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Thankless

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Emotionally Draining

Work described as 'thankless' often implies emotional or physical exhaustion without reward.

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Cleaning up after the festival was a thankless task, leaving the volunteers utterly spent.
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Lack of Visibility

A 'thankless' job is usually behind the scenes, unnoticed by many.

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Fact-checking articles is a thankless job; readers rarely know who did it.
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Seldom Complimented

Positions dubbed 'thankless' typically receive little praise or applause.

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Directing traffic on a hot day is often a thankless work.
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