ungrateful

un·grate·ful

adj \ˌən-ˈgrāt-fəl\

Definition of UNGRATEFUL

1

: showing no gratitude : making a poor return <an ungrateful child>

2

: disagreeable; also : thankless

— un·grate·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— un·grate·ful·ness noun

Examples of UNGRATEFUL

1. I don't mean to seem ungrateful.
2. <the park's custodial staff has the ungrateful job of cleaning up after the Independence Day party is over>

First Known Use of UNGRATEFUL

1533

Related to UNGRATEFUL

Synonyms: unappreciated, thankless

Antonyms: appreciated

Related Words: uncredited, underappreciated, underrated, undervalued, unnoticed, unrecognized, unrewarded, unsung, unvalued

Near Antonyms: credited, esteemed, honored, prized, recognized, regarded, rewarded, valued; creditable, meritorious, praiseworthy

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