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as in unnoticed
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
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as in rude
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
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Recent Examples of ungrateful
The instinct here would be to side with Armond, who was driven mad by years of catering to privileged, ungrateful guests, but objectively his final days on the job (and on this very earth) were an unmitigated disaster.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Matt delivers the news of the 10-day deal to Leroy, who at first seems extremely ungrateful.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The summit of top U.S. and Ukrainian envoys in Jeddah this week follows Zelensky’s explosive visit to the White House on Feb. 28, when Trump and Vice President Vance called the war-time leader ungrateful and unwilling to move toward a ceasefire.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
In the February 28 meeting, Trump and Vance criticized Zelensky, accusing him of being ungrateful for U.S. aid.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Matt delivers the news of the 10-day deal to Leroy, who at first seems extremely ungrateful.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The summit of top U.S. and Ukrainian envoys in Jeddah this week follows Zelensky’s explosive visit to the White House on Feb. 28, when Trump and Vice President Vance called the war-time leader ungrateful and unwilling to move toward a ceasefire.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
In the February 28 meeting, Trump and Vance criticized Zelensky, accusing him of being ungrateful for U.S. aid.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ungrateful
Adjective
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There’s a kind of magical, cinematic quality to the island, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by the film and literary worlds either.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Mazi's dedication to being the best has not gone unnoticed, and the restaurant has racked up several accolades over the years, but the biggest honor is that it’s almost always packed.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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There is something shocking, almost rude, about comparing the aims of wardens and guards to those of curators and artists, but McKenzie has her reasons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the 37-year-old doesn’t always see eye to eye with fans, at least not those who frequently heckle him, and Pham’s reaction is too often rude, crude and lewd.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, underneath the grand gestures, there’s an emotional core: a promise to heal the wounds of past heartbreak and ensure his partner never feels unappreciated again.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
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Even artistic geniuses like Vincent Van Gogh spent years painting works that went unappreciated and unsold in his lifetime.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some issues have yet to be resolved — like whether Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby has the mental capacity to continue his thankless job as the attending physician, if Patrick Ball’s Langdon deserves to keep his job and whether Katherine LaNasa’s Dana has worked her last day as the unofficial den mother.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Motivational speaking is hard, often thankless work, with most practitioners scraping by in front of luncheon crowds in Holiday Inn conference rooms.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Apparently, the jabs and insults from his unappreciative guest kept coming.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Complaining about the food, comparing it to other meals, or ignoring efforts made by the host also comes across as disrespectful and unappreciative.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2024
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Letting a house of that size sit untouched is an act of thoughtless extravagance.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The Twist in The Woman in the Yard Is a New Low for Trauma Horror Horror that’s really about trauma is now the norm, but there’s something particularly thoughtless about this film’s treatment of mental health.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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