Definition of Thankless

1. Adjective. Not feeling or showing gratitude. "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child!"

Exact synonyms: Ungrateful, Unthankful
Similar to: Unappreciative
Antonyms: Grateful
Derivative terms: Ungratefulness

2. Adjective. Not likely to be rewarded. "Grading papers is a thankless task"
Exact synonyms: Unappreciated, Ungratifying
Similar to: Unrewarding

Definition of Thankless

1. a. Not acknowledging favors; not expressing thankfulness; unthankful; ungrateful.

Definition of Thankless

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thankless

thaneship
thaneships
thank
thanked
thankee
thanker
thankers
thankful
thankfuller
thankfullest
thankfully
thankfulness
thankfulnesses
thanking
thankings
thankless (current term)
thanklessly
thanklessness
thanklessnesses
thankless wretch
thanks
thanksgiving
thanksgiving
thanksgivings
Thanksgiving cactus
Thanksgiving Day
thankworthy
thankyou
thankyous
thank offering

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