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Definition of thankless

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adj

(not-comparable)Not appreciated or rewarded.

“One indispensable and thankless Unesco task is organizing tsunami warnings systems and pushing for tsunami education on risky shores around the world.”
“In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.”

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adj

(not-comparable)Not appreciated or rewarded.

“One indispensable and thankless Unesco task is organizing tsunami warnings systems and pushing for tsunami education on risky shores around the world.”
“In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.”
(not-comparable)Ungrateful or unappreciative.

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From Middle English thankles, equivalent to thank + -less.

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