adj
ungrateful
uhn-GRAYT-fuhl
adj
1
Not thankful; failing to show appreciation for something received.
"He felt hurt that his kids seemed so ungrateful for everything he'd done."
"Don't be ungrateful — she drove two hours to bring you that gift."
How to Use Ungrateful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot showing thanks for a favour, gift, or kindness received.
Common pairings
ungrateful child
sound ungrateful
ungrateful for
Word Forms
more ungrateful comparative, ungratefuls plural, most ungrateful superlative
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Etymology
From un- + grateful.