Ungratefully Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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ungratefully
[สnหษกreษชtfษli ]
Definition
lack of gratitude
Ungrately means showing a lack of gratitude or appreciation for something received. It describes behavior that is thankless or unappreciative.
Synonyms
thanklessly, unappreciatively.
Examples of usage
- He ungratefully rejected the help offered to him.
- She ungratefully complained about her generous gift.
- The child ungratefully dismissed the efforts of his parents.
Translations
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Origin of 'ungratefully'
The word 'ungratefully' is formed from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the word 'grateful', which comes from the Latin 'gratus', meaning 'pleasing' or 'thankful'. The term gained usage in the English language around the late 16th century. 'Grateful' itself has evolved from its Latin roots, where 'gratus' signified a sense of being pleasing or agreeable, a concept tied closely to feelings of gratitude and appreciation. The construction of 'ungrateful' and subsequently 'ungratefully' has allowed English speakers to express a lack of these positive sentiments, particularly in the context of receiving kindness or help from others. Over time, the adverbial form 'ungratefully' has been used in literature and everyday speech to describe actions or attitudes that fail to acknowledge or appreciate generosity or kindness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,596, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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