unthankful
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Etymology
Origin of unthankful
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un- 1, thankful
Example Sentences
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But with the great rousing hosannas, and the last powerful words of the "Agnus Dei" no one was likely to go home uninspired or unthankful.
From Time Magazine Archive
Britain does not intend to abandon her duties; despite the unthankful character of her job.
From Time Magazine Archive
But more definite and sublime are the words of our Redeemer, "Love your enemies, that ye may be the children of your Father in Heaven, who doeth good unto the evil and unthankful."
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)
Lookye, unthankful guest, have I deserved this, with my kindnesses to thee, this theft, which I had never believed of thee?
From The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim by Grimmelshausen, Hans Jacob Christoph von
Find out the haunts o’ the low human pest, Give to the weary, the poor, and distressed; What if unthankful and thankless they be, Think of the giver that gave unto thee.
From Random Rhymes and Rambles by Wright, William Aldis
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