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as in ungrateful
not showing gratitude
a thankless boss who seems oblivious to the extra effort his subordinates have made
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as in unnoticed
not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit
the thankless job of cleaning up after a party
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Recent Examples of thankless
Hosting award shows is one of Hollywood’s most thankless jobs, but comedian Nikki Glaser appeared to strike all the right notes with Golden Globes viewers.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
What likely made general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott jump for Sanders at 41st overall was his desire for the often thankless work of stonewalling runners.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Munir may be vaccinating chickens rather than grabbing them on their way to slaughter, but the work is just as thankless and cruel.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
Offensive linemen have the most thankless job in the NFL.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
What likely made general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott jump for Sanders at 41st overall was his desire for the often thankless work of stonewalling runners.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Munir may be vaccinating chickens rather than grabbing them on their way to slaughter, but the work is just as thankless and cruel.
—Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 27 Mar. 2025
Offensive linemen have the most thankless job in the NFL.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thankless
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The billionaire tech and media mogul suggested earlier Thursday that Trump would not have gotten elected last fall without him and called him ungrateful.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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The situation became even more tense when her father, who was visiting at the time, stepped in and accused her of being ungrateful.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Courtesy of Four Seasons Private Jet Experience Such Herculean efforts and logistical wizardry don’t go unnoticed.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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While the trophy eluded him, his grace under pressure didn't go unnoticed.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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And even if that feels rude by the standards of today, people were forced to answer her questions and answer to the things that the public wanted to know.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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There are so many things that can be off or what if just the woman walks in and just is not attracted to the guy or the man is rude to the waiter.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Prioritize new business, and your clients may feel neglected and your team unappreciated.—
Sarah Nell Walsh,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Dave: Like unappreciated from an outside point of view.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Apr. 2025
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Apparently, the jabs and insults from his unappreciative guest kept coming.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Complaining about the food, comparing it to other meals, or ignoring efforts made by the host also comes across as disrespectful and unappreciative.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Thankless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thankless. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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