Learn how to use the comparative “more ungrateful” and superlative “most ungrateful” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “ungrateful”?

The comparative form of “ungrateful” is “more ungrateful”.

Example

She is more ungrateful than I thought.

Example

His behavior became more ungrateful as time went on.

What is the superlative form of “ungrateful”?

The superlative form of “ungrateful” is “most ungrateful”.

Example

Among all the people I know, she is the most ungrateful.

Example

His actions were the most ungrateful I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "ungrateful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more ungrateful" and "most ungrateful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of lack of gratitude.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Ungrateful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more ungrateful”

Used to describe something that is more lacking in gratitude or appreciation.

Example

Working in customer service can be more thankless than other jobs.

Used to indicate that someone does not show or express gratitude or appreciation.

Example

Her boss was more unappreciative of her hard work than she expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most ungrateful”

Used to describe something that is the most lacking in gratitude or appreciation.

Example

Being a caregiver for someone with dementia is the most thankless job.

Used to indicate that someone shows the least amount of gratitude or appreciation.

Example

Her response was the most unappreciative I've received.

Using than with comparative “more ungrateful”

When using the comparative form "more ungrateful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more ungrateful than I thought." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of lack of gratitude in "she" is higher than the level of lack of gratitude in "I thought."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more ungrateful” and “most ungrateful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1People

    He is more ungrateful than his siblings.

    He is more ungrateful than his siblings.

  • 2Actions

    Her response was the most ungrateful I've seen.

    Her response was the most ungrateful I've seen.

  • 3Situations

    The situation became more ungrateful as time went on.

    The situation became more ungrateful as time went on.

  • 4Attitudes

    His attitude became the most ungrateful over time.

    His attitude became the most ungrateful over time.

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