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ungrateful

view main entry for ungratefuladjective  /ʌnˈɡreɪtf(ə)l/
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ungratefully

adverb

ungratefulness

noun [uncountable]
ungratefulness noun [uncountable]Ungrateful and not showing gratitude: ingrate, ungrateful, ingratitude, churlish, ungracious, take someone for granted, repay

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