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UNGRATIFYING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ungratifying mean? 

UNGRATIFYING (adjective)
  The adjective UNGRATIFYING has 1 sense:

1. not likely to be rewardedplay

  Familiarity information: UNGRATIFYING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNGRATIFYING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not likely to be rewarded

Synonyms:

thankless; unappreciated; ungratifying

Context example:

grading papers is a thankless task

Similar:

unrewarding (not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction)


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