What does ungrateful mean?
Ungrateful means Not grateful; not expressing gratitude..
Ungrateful
/ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude..
Definitions by Sense
- Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.
- Disagreeable, repellent, unpleasant.
- A person who fails to show gratitude; an ingrate.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: unappreciative, unthankful
“It seems to delight you to think that you are to leave Paris, and that we shall not see each other for months, perhaps. Tarzan, you are a most ungrateful beast!” and D’Arnot laughed.
If any care for what is here Survive in spirits render’d free, Then are these songs I sing of thee Not all ungrateful to thine ear.
Synonyms for ungrateful
Antonyms for ungrateful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more ungrateful
- most ungrateful
- ungratefuls
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ungrateful?
Common synonyms include ingrate, unappreciative, unthankful, unpleasant.
What is the opposite of ungrateful?
Possible antonyms include grateful, thankful.
How do you use ungrateful in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: unappreciative, unthankful
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