ungrateful

ungrateful

adjective

Definition of UNGRATEFUL

1

not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit <the park's custodial staff has the ungrateful job of cleaning up after the Independence Day party is over>

Synonyms unappreciated, ungrateful

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

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

Antonyms appreciated

2

not showing gratitude <although the food was being provided for free, the ungrateful recipients could not refrain from complaining that it was not to their liking>

Synonyms unappreciative, ungrateful

Related Words rude, thoughtless, ungracious

Near Antonyms beholden, indebted; gratified, pleased; courteous, gracious, thoughtful

Antonyms appreciative, grateful, obliged, thankful