Synonyms for

Thankless

Verb / ˈθæŋklʌs / Another word for thankless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Thankless means not feeling or showing gratitude or appreciation.

Synonyms & similar words

grateful unthankful unappreciated ungrateful ungratifying ungrateful unappreciative unthankful graceless ingrate unacknowledging ungracious ungratifying ungratified unresponsive unthankworthy ungrateful unthankful unappreciative ungratified ungratifying ungracious unresponsive unthankworthy

Example sentences

  1. He had a thankless job of taking out the trash every day.
  2. She felt thankless for forgetting to say 'thank you'.
  3. The teacher gave us a thankless assignment that took hours to complete.
  4. It's a thankless task to clean up after a messy party.
  5. He received a thankless response for his hard work.

Quotes

  • Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. - Henri Frederic Amiel
  • The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find in every hour some heavenly blessings! - Henry Ward Beecher
  • Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. - Melody Beattie

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