THANKLESS PERSON Meaning and
Definition
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A "thankless person" refers to an individual who consistently fails to express appreciation, gratitude, or recognition for the efforts, kindness, or favors bestowed upon them by others. It describes someone who is often ungrateful or unappreciative, exhibiting a lack of acknowledgment for the generosity, assistance, or favors they receive. This term is often used to describe individuals who habitually overlook or take for granted the positive actions or contributions made by others.
A thankless person exhibits a characteristic ingratitude where they do not vocally or sincerely acknowledge the kindness, support, or assistance that others have provided. They may receive favors or help without any show of gratitude, or they may fail to recognize and give credit for the work or effort invested in assisting them. This may lead to disappointment, frustration, or a sense of hurt in the individuals who made the efforts, as their kindness and assistance go unnoticed or unappreciated.
A thankless person may not intentionally disregard expressing gratitude, but their demeanor and lack of acknowledgement can be demoralizing to those around them. This term is often used figuratively to describe someone who is unappreciative or fails to recognize the efforts of others, highlighting the disappointment and frustration that can stem from such behavior.
Common Misspellings for THANKLESS PERSON
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Etymology of THANKLESS PERSON
The word "thankless" comes from the Middle English term "thankeles" which is a combination of "thank" and the suffix "-less". "Thank" originates from the Old English word "thanc" meaning gratitude or thanks. The suffix "-less" is added to negate the meaning, so "thankless" can be understood as "without thanks" or "ungrateful". Therefore, a "thankless person" refers to someone who is unappreciative, does not acknowledge acts of kindness or express gratitude.
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