What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don’t be so appreciative – it’s unrewarding (9)" mean?

The definition is "unrewarding". The wordplay uses a deletion. THANK (synonym="THANK") + LESS (synonym="”Don’t be so appreciative”") = THANKLESS; definition: "unrewarding" The answer is THANKLESS.

Don’t be so appreciative – it’s unrewarding (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29585 | 15 Across | 2025-01-07 flower

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