unthankful
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
Therefore, we repeat, that among persons who can conveniently provide themselves with whatever they may desire, the bestowal of presents is generally a most unthankful business.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza
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
She was the only woman who as yet had shown him any love at all, and his nature was not an unthankful one.
From Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) by Cholmondeley, Mary
