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
There is an Englishman at the hotel already, and he quarrels with his victuals in a manner that is awful, quite reminding one of the stories of unthankful children, whom the wolves get.
From A Trip to Cuba by Howe, Julia Ward
Better be so, and thief too, than unthankful: Pray use this old man so, and then we are paid all.
From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject by Beaumont, Francis
We consulted a little as to the best means of making the truth known to Lady Clavering—an unthankful office that would fall to me—and Sir Edmund rose to leave.
From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
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