Unthankful: meaning, definitions and examples
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unthankful
[ ˌʌnˈθæŋkfəl ]
in a relationship
Not feeling or showing gratitude; ungrateful.
Synonyms
unacknowledging, unappreciative, ungrateful
Examples of usage
- He was unthankful for all the help he received.
- She was unthankful for the birthday present.
- The unthankful attitude of the students was disappointing.
- They were unthankful for the support provided.
general
Failing to express gratitude or thanks.
Synonyms
unacknowledging, unappreciative, ungrateful
Examples of usage
- His unthankful behavior offended his friends.
- She was unthankful for the opportunities she was given.
- The unthankful response to their generosity saddened them.
- The unthankful attitude created tension in the group.
Translations
Translations of the word "unthankful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ingrato
🇮🇳 अकृतज्ञ
🇩🇪 undankbar
🇮🇩 tidak berterima kasih
🇺🇦 невдячний
🇵🇱 niewdzięczny
🇯🇵 感謝しない
🇫🇷 ingrat
🇪🇸 ingrato
🇹🇷 nankör
🇰🇷 감사하지 않는
🇸🇦 غير شاكر
🇨🇿 nevděčný
🇸🇰 nevďačný
🇨🇳 不感激的
🇸🇮 nehvaležen
🇮🇸 vanþakklátur
🇰🇿 рақмет айтпайтын
🇬🇪 უმადური
🇦🇿 nankor
🇲🇽 ingrato
Etymology
The word 'unthankful' originated from Middle English 'unþankful', which was formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'þankful', meaning thankful. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'unthankful' in Modern English. The concept of ingratitude has been a theme in literature and philosophy, highlighting the importance of gratitude in human relationships and society.
See also: thank, thankful, thankfully, thankfulness, thankless, thanksgiving.