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unthankful

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Unthankful (adj) means showing no gratitude for what has been done for you.

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Showing no gratitude for what has been done for you.
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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English unthankful, which developed from Old English unþancful, unþancfull, unġeþancfull (“unthankful, ungrateful”), made up of un- and thankful. Cognate with Old High German undankfol (“unthankful, ungrateful”).

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What is the meaning of unthankful?
"unthankful" (adj) means showing no gratitude for what has been done for you.
What is another word for unthankful?
Other words for "unthankful" include thankless, ungrateful.
What is the opposite of unthankful?
The opposite of "unthankful" is thankful.

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