ungratefully

Thân thiện

She accepted the gift ungratefully, without a smile.

Definition

Adverb: In an ungrateful manner; without showing or feeling gratitude or appreciation.

Usage

The adverb "ungratefully" describes the manner in which an action is performed, specifically indicating a lack of thankfulness or appreciation. It modifies verbs to show how an action related to receiving something is carried out.

Examples

• She ungratefully tossed aside the gift without even opening the card.
• He accepted their help ungratefully, complaining about the timing.
• The child ungratefully refused the homemade meal, demanding fast food instead.

Advanced Usage

• "to accept something ungratefully": To take something that is offered while showing no gratitude.
  • Despite their generosity, he accepted the loan ungratefully, acting as if it was owed to him.
• "to behave ungratefully": To act in a way that demonstrates a lack of appreciation.
  • After all we've done, I can't believe you would behave so ungratefully.

Variants and Related Words

• Ungrateful (adjective): Not feeling or showing gratitude.
  • He was criticized for being an ungrateful guest.
• Gratefully (adverb): In a grateful manner. (Antonym)
  • She gratefully accepted the award.

Synonyms

• Thanklessly
• Unappreciatively

Antonyms

• Gratefully
• Appreciatively
• Thankfully

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ungrateful manner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unappreciatively