Unthankful: meaning, definitions and examples

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unthankful

 

[ ˌʌnˈθæŋkfəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.