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Thankless

(of a task) not appreciated or rewarded

📖 Definitions of "Thankless"

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a task) not appreciated or rewarded

  2. 2

    (of a person) ungrateful or unappreciative

🔄 Synonyms of "Thankless"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
ungratefulnounNot grateful; not expressing gratitude.
unappreciatedNot deemed to have any value, valueless, worthless, not appreciated.
unrewardingNot providing reward or satisfaction
unappreciativeNot appreciative.
unthankfulNot thankful; ungrateful.
ungratifyingNot providing gratification.

↔️ Antonyms of "Thankless"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
gratefulOf a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
thankfulnounShowing appreciation or gratitude.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thankless"

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WordDefinition
ungratefulNot grateful; not expressing gratitude.
unthankfulNot thankful; ungrateful.
unrewardingNot providing reward or satisfaction
ungratifyingNot providing gratification.
unappreciativeNot appreciative.
unappreciatedNot deemed to have any value, valueless, worthless, not appreciated.
arrant(chiefly with a negative connotation, dated) Complete; downright; utter.
invidiousCausing ill will, envy, or offense.
awkwardLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
meedlessuncompensated, unrewarded
rewardlessnounLacking reward
hirelessWithout recompense, payment or reward.
guerdonlessWithout reward or guerdon.
praiselessWithout praise
underacknowledgedHaving received insufficient acknowledgement.
heartlessWithout feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.
giftlessnounungifted, untalented
incentivelessWithout an incentive; unmotivated.
goodlessLacking or devoid of good or goodness.
underlovedInsufficiently loved; neglected.

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