ungrateful
adjective/ʌnˈɡreɪtfəl/
Frequency rank: #9,324 most common English word
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for kindness received.
Example sentence
After everything her parents had done for her, they felt hurt that she remained ungrateful.
Synonyms & related words
- thankless
- unappreciative
- inconsiderate
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