ungrateful
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Related: My rude, ungrateful relative gave her lawyer power of attorney — and has lived to regret it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
To a devoted friend, such as Edward FitzGerald, the translator of the “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyám,” who supported him for years, Tennyson could be rude, cold and ungrateful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
It was all happening at a time when internally I felt so lucky to be starting a family, and was desperate not to come across as ungrateful.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
‘He has been so kind to us, darling. You must try very hard not to be ungrateful, or impolite to him. It is only a question of a little thought before speaking.’
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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