thankless role

Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words

a role or position that is difficult and receives no appreciation

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Examples (10)

  • Being a single parent can often feel like a thankless role.
  • Despite his hard work, he found himself in a thankless role within the company.
  • Many public servants play a thankless role in society, often unnoticed.
  • She accepted the thankless role of mediator, knowing it would be challenging.
  • It's a thankless role, but someone has to do it for the team's success.
  • Historically, peacekeepers have often been assigned a thankless role.
  • The manager often felt he was in a thankless role, trying to please everyone.
  • Don't underestimate the emotional toll of a thankless role.
  • After years, she grew tired of her thankless role and sought a new challenge.
  • Even though it's a thankless role, the impact of their work is undeniable.