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thankless

1 antonyms and opposites of thankless, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Not appreciated, despite effort put in.

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How to use thankless

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thankless task thankless job

Etymology

From thank + -less, "without thanks."

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What does “thankless” mean?

The word “thankless” means not appreciated, despite effort put in. In plain terms, describes work or effort that goes unrewarded or unnoticed.

How do you use “thankless” in a sentence?

Here is “thankless” used in a sentence: “Cleaning up after everyone else is a thankless job.”

What is the opposite of “thankless”?

The opposite of “thankless” — its antonyms — is thankful.

What part of speech is “thankless”?

“Thankless” is an adjective.

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