unthankful

Example Sentences

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Britain does not intend to abandon her duties; despite the unthankful character of her job.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Broadly stated, the outcome of all the pother has been to restore to an unthankful world what is probably a complete set of the works of Philodemus!

From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.

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

I wouldna seem unthankful; but, oh, man! if ye had ever seen my George, ye would ken what I mean.”

From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)