thankless

Example Sentences

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Mr. Reynor, who recently had a thankless starring role in “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” is back on track as this arrogant but talented backstage maestro.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Being an executor is a legally risky, time-consuming and often thankless job.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The only question is: Who in the world would want the thankless job?

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Who wants to stay in some thankless, impossible job?

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti