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- [grat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈgræt əˌfaɪ/
- /ˌʌnˈgrætɪfaɪd /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grat-uh-fahy]
- /ˈgræt əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of ungratified word
- verb with object ungratified to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it. 1
- verb with object ungratified to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites. 1
- verb with object ungratified Obsolete. to reward; remunerate. 1
- abbreviation UNGRATIFIED unsatisfied 0
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Origin of ungratified
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gratifien < Latin grātificāre, equivalent to grāt(us) pleasing + -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Ungratified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ungratified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ungratified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ungratified
adj ungratified
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- disgruntled — displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish: Her disgruntled husband refused to join us.
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- frustrated — Obsolete. frustrated.
- grousing — to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
adjective ungratified
- balked — to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified (usually followed by at): He balked at making the speech.
- baulked — to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified (usually followed by at): He balked at making the speech.
- crabbing — Informal. an ill-tempered or grouchy person.
- crimped — folded into ridges
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
Antonyms for ungratified
adjective ungratified
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- inspirited — to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
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