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ungrateful

adjective un·grate·ful \ˌən-ˈgrāt-fəl\

: not feeling or showing thanks for favors, gifts, etc. : not grateful

Full Definition of UNGRATEFUL

: showing no gratitude : making a poor return <an ungrateful child>

: disagreeable; also : thankless

— un·grate·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— un·grate·ful·ness noun

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UNGRATEFULLY Defined for Kids

adjective un·grate·ful \ˌən-ˈgrāt-fəl\

: not feeling or showing thanks <an ungrateful child>

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