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

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

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.

"I must be the most unthankful woman in the world if I complained," Mascha quickly assured him; "and I think you have long owed us your visit," she adds.

From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip