What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unthankful
Example
She was unthankful for all the help we gave her. [unthankful: adjective]
Example
It's unthankful work, but someone has to do it. [unthankful: adjective]
thankless
Example
Being a caregiver for a sick family member is a thankless job. [thankless: adjective]
Example
He worked tirelessly on the project, but it was a thankless task. [thankless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thankless is more commonly used than unthankful in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unthankful and thankless?
Thankless is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, unthankful is typically associated with a more informal tone.
