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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Britain does not intend to abandon her duties; despite the unthankful character of her job.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
Why warble thy notes, while unthankful man, So often is heard to complain?
From Awd Isaac, The Steeple Chase, and other Poems With a glossary of the Yorkshire Dialect by Castillo, John
I follow their example; who of them then has the right to call me unthankful?
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
Shall not all tongues and truths call me unthankful?
From Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) The Womans Prize; The Island Princess; The Noble Gentleman; The Coronation; The Coxcomb by Beaumont, Francis
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