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单词 ungrateful
释义

ungrateful

adjective

un·​grate·​ful ˌən-ˈgrāt-fəl How to pronounce ungrateful (audio)
1
: showing no gratitude : making a poor return
an ungrateful child
2
: disagreeable
also : thankless
ungratefully
ˌən-ˈgrāt-fə-lē How to pronounce ungrateful (audio)
adverb
ungratefulness noun

Synonyms

  • thankless
  • unappreciated
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Example Sentences

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

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ungrateful

adjective

un·​grate·​ful ˌən-ˈgrāt-fəl How to pronounce ungrateful (audio)
: not feeling or showing thanks
an ungrateful child

ungrateful

adjective

1
as in unappreciated
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 & Similar Words

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  • unappreciated
  • unnoticed
  • thankless
  • unrecognized
  • unrewarded
  • unsung
  • undervalued
  • underappreciated
  • unvalued
  • underrated
  • uncredited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • appreciated
  • honored
  • valued
  • esteemed
  • credited
  • praiseworthy
  • regarded
  • prized
  • recognized
  • meritorious
  • rewarded
  • creditable
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2
as in unappreciative
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 & Similar Words

  • unappreciative
  • rude
  • thankless
  • ungracious
  • thoughtless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • grateful
  • thankful
  • appreciative
  • indebted
  • gracious
  • courteous
  • pleased
  • beholden
  • obliged
  • thoughtful
  • gratified
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