ungrateful
Example Sentences
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But Keno runs instinctively: An ungrateful graduate of the foster-care system, he’s lived mostly on the streets and avoids trouble, except for all those misdemeanor violations Riley knows about.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
He said his mother sued him this year in a land ownership dispute under Thailand's "ungrateful child" law, which allows parents to reclaim assets previously given to children deemed unappreciative through their behaviour.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Related: My rude, ungrateful relative gave her lawyer power of attorney — and has lived to regret it.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026
Online comments have been predictably divided: while some have called him "spoiled" and "ungrateful" towards David and Victoria Beckham, others have applauded the 26-year-old for standing up for himself and prioritising his mental health.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
“I’m sorry I lost my temper. I’m an ungrateful child and I’m lucky you speak to me at all. I don’t really think you’re creepy, Va-njuzu,” she added.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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