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thankless

[ thangk-lis ]

adjective

  1. not likely to be appreciated or rewarded; unappreciated:

    a thankless job.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. not feeling or expressing gratitude or appreciation; ungrateful:

    a thankless child.



thankless

/ ˈΞÊŋ°ì±ôɪ²õ /

adjective

  1. receiving no thanks or appreciation

    a thankless job

  2. ungrateful

    a thankless pupil

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ³Ù³ó²¹²Ô°ì±ô±ð²õ²õ²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ˈ³Ù³ó²¹²Ô°ì±ô±ð²õ²õ±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ù³ó²¹²Ô°ìl±ð²õ²õ·±ô²â adverb
  • ³Ù³ó²¹²Ô°ìl±ð²õ²õ·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of thankless1

First recorded in 1530–40; thank + -less
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Example Sentences

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She’s a little embarrassed, struggling to explain why she would want to tackle another lonely, thankless project, but defiant too, because, clearly, this is a mission.

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"I have no intention of putting myself forward to be the Prime Minister, because it's an untenable and thankless job," he says.

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The vast majority of women take one look at this prescription of a life of thankless service to men and patriarchy and take a pass.

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"A demotivated doctor is a dangerous person to serve you. It's becoming a thankless job."

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The job of scout team quarterback can feel thankless at times, Heinicke said, because even his best impersonation of an opposing quarterback will never be perfect.

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