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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
What To Know The Trump administration has accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for the vast amount of U.S. military assistance, although the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly thanked officials and the American people for backing its war effort.
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Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That deal looks off the table for now after the fiery showdown which saw the Ukrainians instructed to leave the White House, accused of being ungrateful for American military support.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
In an extraordinary meeting that was broadcast live on Friday, Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful for U.S. aid, of showing disrespect to his country and of risking World War III, casting into doubt Washington's ongoing support for Ukraine in its three-year-long war with Russia.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump might feel that the Taiwanese have been ungrateful and have not paid tribute.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
That deal looks off the table for now after the fiery showdown which saw the Ukrainians instructed to leave the White House, accused of being ungrateful for American military support.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
In an extraordinary meeting that was broadcast live on Friday, Trump accused Zelenskyy of being ungrateful for U.S. aid, of showing disrespect to his country and of risking World War III, casting into doubt Washington's ongoing support for Ukraine in its three-year-long war with Russia.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Trump might feel that the Taiwanese have been ungrateful and have not paid tribute.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ungrateful
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The widespread fan interest in the new league has not gone unnoticed by its owners, who have not been slow to act on their expansion plans.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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This means that moments of forgetfulness, conflict or emotional distance tend to stick, while daily acts of kindness, support and affection often go unnoticed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The move garnered mixed reactions, with many calling out Brown for his rude tone and choice of words.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Shift The Focus To Collaboration Sometimes, rude colleagues act out of insecurity or stress.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But this remarkable statistic highlights a reality which often goes unappreciated among consumers; real estate brokerage is an extremely challenging career choice, requiring a 24/7 time commitment and an extensive array of skills.—
Frederick Peters,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Serving as a voluntary member of a community association’s board of directors has often been called a thankless job.—
Roberto C. Blanch,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The party has tapped freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan to deliver the formal rebuttal, an often thankless task that can still elevate a junior politician’s profile.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Apparently, the jabs and insults from his unappreciative guest kept coming.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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Nor, Miss Manners uncharacteristically assures you, is making thoughtless strangers feel better.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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As has happened so often with the Trump White House’s thoughtless policy decisions, this one was reversed a day later.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Ungrateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungrateful. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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