ungrateful

/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/

ungrateful

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Definition

Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

Etymology

From un- + grateful.

Example Sentences

  • "Near-synonyms: unappreciative, unthankful"
  • "“It seems to delight you to think that you are to leave Paris, and that we shall not see each other for months, perhaps. Tarzan, you are a most ungrateful beast!” and D’Arnot laughed."
  • "If any care for what is here ⁠Survive in spirits render’d free, ⁠Then are these songs I sing of thee Not all ungrateful to thine ear."
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