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

But more definite and sublime are the words of our Redeemer, "Love your enemies, that ye may be the children of your Father in Heaven, who doeth good unto the evil and unthankful."

From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)

We see it in his notwithholding that abundance even from the unthankful.'

From The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell by Campbell, Theophila Carlile

Its principal attribute is humanity, which, in its exercise, is not confined to creeds, or professions; but like the bountiful hand of nature, it dispenses its blessings even to the unthankful and unworthy.

From A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion by Offen, Benjamin