— ungratefully , adv. — ungratefulness , n.
/un grayt"feuhl/ , adj.
1. unappreciative; not displaying gratitude; not giving due return or recompense for benefits conferred: ungrateful heirs.
2. unpleasant; distasteful; repellent: an ungrateful task.
[ 1545-55; UN- 1 + GRATEFUL ]