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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
ingratitude
ungratefulness
lack of appreciation
discourtesy
disrespect
Antonyms
gratitude
thankfulness
appreciation
gratefulness
recognition
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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