unrewardingly

In fruitless fashion

In a manner that yields no satisfaction, gratification, or worthwhile result.

The adverb typically modifies verbs describing effort or pursuit: She spent years unrewardingly chasing a promotion that never came.

Work done unrewardingly offers neither material compensation nor personal fulfillment.

futile

fruitlessly

Without achieving the goal

ineffectually · unproductively · purposelessly · unavailingly · unprofitably · bootlessly · abortively · otiose · hollow · empty

thankless

unappreciated

Not given due recognition

overlooked · undervalued · unthanked · unpraised · uncredited · unhonored · unsung · unnoticed · uncelebrated · neglected

ineffective

ineffectually

Without producing intended results

poorly · unsuccessfully · unproductively · incompetently · insufficiently · deficiently · impotently · helplessly · fruitlessly · lamely

unsatisfying

disappointingly

In an underwhelming manner

flatly · dishearteningly · joylessly · bleakly · cheerlessly · drearily · dismally · unpleasantly · tediously · monotonously

Opposites
satisfaction and gratification

unrewardinglyrewardingly

In satisfying manner

gratifyingly · satisfyingly · pleasurably · enjoyably · meaningfully

compensation and benefit

unrewardinglyprofitably

With monetary benefit

lucratively · beneficially · productively · gainfully · fruitfully

Family

unrewarding

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G