ungrateful task
[/ʌnˈɡreɪtfəl tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: ungrateful tasks
tarefa ingrata
1. A job or responsibility that is difficult, unpleasant, or unrewarding, and unlikely to earn appreciation or thanks from others
Telling him the truth about his behavior was an ungrateful task, but it had to be done.
Contar a verdade sobre seu comportamento foi uma tarefa ingrata, mas tinha que ser feita.
2. Work that involves delivering bad news or criticism that will not be well-received
Being the manager who announces layoffs is an ungrateful task.
Ser o gerente que anuncia demissões é uma tarefa ingrata.
This expression is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts to describe responsibilities that must be completed despite their unpopularity. In Brazil, 'tarefa ingrata' reflects cultural values around difficult but necessary duties, while in the US it often appears in corporate or management settings when discussing undesirable assignments.
NYC Slang
a thankless gig; a no-win situation
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