unthankful
|un-thank-ful|
B2
/ʌnˈθæŋkfəl/
lacking gratitude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unthankful' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'unþancful', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'þancful' meant 'thankful'.
Historical Evolution
'unþancful' changed from Old English to Middle English as 'unthankful', and eventually became the modern English word 'unthankful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not thankful', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not feeling or showing gratitude.
He was unthankful for the help he received.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41