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thanklessness

[/ˈθæŋklɪsnəs/]
noun
ingratidão
1. The quality or state of being ungrateful; lack of gratitude
The thanklessness of the employee disappointed the generous employer.
A ingratidão do funcionário decepcionou o patrão generoso.
2. The quality of a task or job that receives no appreciation or recognition
Teaching is often a thankless job, characterized by thanklessness despite its importance.
O ensino é frequentemente um trabalho ingrato, caracterizado pela ingratidão apesar de sua importância.
Synonyms
ingratitudeungratefulnesslack of appreciationdiscourtesydisrespect
Antonyms
gratitudethankfulnessappreciationgratefulnessrecognition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingratidão
Most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ingratidão
Standard usage
São Paulo
ingratidão
Standard usage
Portugal
ingratidão
Standard usage; also 'falta de reconhecimento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thankless task
thankless job
show thanklessness
meet with thanklessness
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