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THANKLESS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not feeling or showing gratitude
Example:
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child!
Synonyms:
thankless; ungrateful; unthankful
Classified under:
Similar:
unappreciative (not feeling or expressing gratitude)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not likely to be rewarded
Example:
grading papers is a thankless task
Synonyms:
thankless; unappreciated; ungratifying
Classified under:
Similar:
unrewarding (not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction)
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