thankless

thank·less

adj \ˈthaŋk-ləs\

Definition of THANKLESS

1

: not likely to obtain thanks : unappreciated <a thankless task>

2

: not expressing or feeling gratitude : ungrateful <how sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child — Shakespeare>

— thank·less·ly adverb

— thank·less·ness noun

Examples of THANKLESS

1. <a thankless boss who seems oblivious to the extra effort his subordinates have made>
2. <the thankless job of cleaning up after a party>

First Known Use of THANKLESS

15th century

Related to THANKLESS

Synonyms: unappreciative, ungrateful

Antonyms: appreciative, grateful, obliged, thankful

Related Words: rude, thoughtless, ungracious

Near Antonyms: beholden, indebted; gratified, pleased; courteous, gracious, thoughtful

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