ungrateful
word
Definition
Someone who is ungrateful does not show or feel thanks for help or kindness received. It describes a lack of gratitude.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in negative situations to criticize someone's failure to appreciate help. Common with 'so', e.g., 'so ungrateful'. May sound harsh or judgmental in some contexts; 'thankless' has a different meaning (not rewarding). Opposite of 'grateful'.
Example Sentences
He was ungrateful after all that his parents did for him.
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Don't be ungrateful when someone helps you.
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She felt sad because her friends were ungrateful.
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I can't believe how ungrateful he was after getting the job!
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Sometimes teenagers seem a little ungrateful, but they usually grow out of it.
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She called her brother ungrateful for never saying thank you.
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