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THANKLESS

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Thankless.

Thankless - as an adjective

Not feeling or showing gratitude

Example: "Ungrateful heirs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ungrateful14unthankful20

Thankless - as an adjective satellite

Not likely to be rewarded

Example: "Grading papers is a thankless task"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unappreciated20ungratifying

Example Sentences

"Being a janitor is a thankless job."
"She toiled away in the thankless task of data entry."
"Parenting can often feel like a thankless endeavor."
"He never received any recognition for his thankless efforts."
"Working long hours with no appreciation is a thankless existence."
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Word Game Points

Is THANKLESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thankless is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THANKLESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is THANKLESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thankless is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THANKLESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is THANKLESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thankless is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THANKLESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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