word
Thankless
THA-ngkluhs
/ˈθæŋklʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thankless
Dictionary meaning
Not feeling or showing gratitude.
Examples
- The kids were thankless and rude to their host.
- Grading papers can be a thankless task.
Synonyms: ungrateful
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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