Definition of thankless

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  • thankless is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • thankless is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • thankless is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of thankless

  • not feeling or showing gratitude (adjective)

    Examples

    1. How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child!

    Synonyms

    1. ungrateful
    2. unthankful
  • not likely to be rewarded (adjective)

    Examples

    1. grading papers is a thankless task

    Synonyms

    1. unappreciated
    2. ungratifying

See definition of thankless in Merriam Webster