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as in unnoticed
not likely to be appreciated by those who benefit
the park's custodial staff has the ungrateful job of cleaning up after the Independence Day party is over
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as in rude
not showing gratitude
although the food was being provided for free, the ungrateful recipients could not refrain from complaining that it was not to their liking
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Recent Examples of ungrateful
Please don’t take me as being ungrateful for the end-of-the-month rain.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2024
But some California leaders see Musk’s stance as ungrateful for the role the state has played in supporting his successes, particularly at Tesla and SpaceX.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Rumors circulated of stunned confusion among the CPP’s leaders (how could voters be so ungrateful?) and of growing rifts within the party.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
That ungrateful nepo baby landed another acting gig, despite having zero experience (or talent).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2024
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2024
But some California leaders see Musk’s stance as ungrateful for the role the state has played in supporting his successes, particularly at Tesla and SpaceX.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Rumors circulated of stunned confusion among the CPP’s leaders (how could voters be so ungrateful?) and of growing rifts within the party.
—Stéphanie Giry, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2015
That ungrateful nepo baby landed another acting gig, despite having zero experience (or talent).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ungrateful
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The firm’s commitment to quality and British craftsmanship has not gone unnoticed, and the company was awarded a royal warrant from the then-Prince of Wales in 1996.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Unraveling Ahlgren’s scheme relied on the anonymity of cryptocurrency and the assumption that his digital movements would go unnoticed.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wondering how to get out of Dodge without being rude?Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Navigating shopping, meal preparation, holiday card production and all of the other unpaid, often unappreciated emotional labor leaves little time for self care.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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This decision can leave dedicated internal candidates feeling unappreciated and overlooked.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Initially a program wunderkind, Swanson bided her time playing more thankless roles for the team, including full-back, earning a spot on the 2019 World Cup champions’ roster as its second-youngest player.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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It’s often said that working in college mental health is a thankless job.Eric Wood, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Complaining about the food, comparing it to other meals, or ignoring efforts made by the host also comes across as disrespectful and unappreciative.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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On the comic side, Stephen Graham and current Oscar lightning rod Andrea Riseborough are absolutely delightful as Matilda's horrible and unappreciative parents.Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023
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Cash is also seen as thoughtless and low-effort, says Julian Givi, associate professor of marketing at West Virginia University.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Oz’s decision to close that sewer door could be chalked down to a terrible mistake, the thoughtless actions of a child.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Ungrateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungrateful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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