Thankless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thankless is an adjective meaning (of a task) Not appreciated or rewarded.
Meaning
(of a task) Not appreciated or rewarded.
More Meanings
- (of a person) Ungrateful or unappreciative.
Example Sentences
One indispensable and thankless Unesco task is organizing tsunami warnings systems and pushing for tsunami education on risky shores around the world.
In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.
Synonyms for thankless
Depending on context, synonyms include ungrateful, unappreciated, unrewarding, unappreciative, unthankful, ungratifying.
Antonyms for thankless
Common opposites include thankful, grateful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ungrateful, unthankful, unrewarding, ungratifying, unappreciative, unappreciated.
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