thankless
Use Thankless in a sentence
lɪs adjective
1.
not likely to be appreciated or rewarded; unappreciated: a thankless job.
2.
not feeling or expressing gratitude or appreciation; ungrateful: a thankless child.
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thankless (ˈθæŋklɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | receiving no thanks or appreciation: a thankless job |
| 2. | ungrateful: a thankless pupil |
| 'thanklessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'thanklessness | |
| —n | |
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Thankless
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Example sentences
Cutting it is a thankless and unpopular task, but unavoidable if our country and party are to be taken seriously.
And follow these tips to make sure a tankless decision doesn't end up thankless.
If you do complete a task and report on it, people remember that you did it, and they'll appoint you to more thankless work.
He welcomed the thankless task and carried it out with devotion.
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