ungratifying

/ʌnˈɡrætɪfaɪɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Not giving pleasure, satisfaction, or a feeling of reward.
    • Cleaning the garage was an ungratifying task that left her feeling tired and bored.
    • The movie received poor reviews for its ungratifying ending that disappointed audiences.
    • He found the job ungratifying because he never saw the results of his work.
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