adj
Uncommon
ungrateful
uhn-GRAYT-fuhl
Ungrateful (adj) means not thankful; failing to show appreciation for something received. Example: “He felt hurt that his kids seemed so ungrateful for everything he'd done.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- ungratefuls
- Comparative
- more ungrateful
- Superlative
- most ungrateful
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Etymology
From un- + grateful.
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What does “ungrateful” mean?
The word “ungrateful” means not thankful; failing to show appreciation for something received. In plain terms, not showing thanks for a favour, gift, or kindness received.
How do you pronounce “ungrateful”?
“Ungrateful” is pronounced uhn-GRAYT-fuhl (/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “ungrateful” in a sentence?
Here is “ungrateful” used in a sentence: “He felt hurt that his kids seemed so ungrateful for everything he'd done.”
What is another word for “ungrateful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ungrateful” include ingrate.
What part of speech is “ungrateful”?
“Ungrateful” is an adjective.
Is “ungrateful” a common word?
“Ungrateful” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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