Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thankless
Adjective
/ˈθæŋk.ləs/
Definition
Not likely to receive gratitude or appreciation; often used to describe a task or job that is unappreciated.
Examples
- She had a thankless job, working long hours with little acknowledgment.
- Despite the thankless nature of the task, he completed it diligently.
- The thankless duty of caretaking often goes unnoticed.
Meaning
The term ‘thankless’ refers to situations where the efforts put in do not yield thanks or recognition from others, making the task feel unrewarding.
Synonyms
- unappreciated
- thankless
- thankless job
