Lexical Definition
ἀχάριστος acháristos (ach-ar'-is-tos) ungrateful G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of χαρίζομαι
unthankful.
- thankless, i.e. ungrateful
Abbott-Smith
** ἀχάριστος, -ον (< χαρίζομαι), [in LXX: Wi 16:29, Si 29:17, 25, IV Mac 9:10*;]
(a) ungracious, unpleasing;
(b) ungrateful, thankless: Lk 6:35, II Ti 3:2.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 6:35 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:2 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀχάριστος-ος, ον,
(χᾰρίζομαι) ungracious, unpleasant, οὐκ ἀχάριστα μεθ᾽ ἡμῖν ταῦτ᾽ ἀγορεύεις[Refs 8th c.BC+]; without grace or charm, οὐκ ἀχάριστα λέγειν[Refs 5th c.BC+]; -ότερον ἐπιμέλημα a more thankless business, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II of persons, ungracious, unfavourable, [Refs 6th c.BC+]
__II.2 ungrateful, thankless, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σπείρων εἰς ἀχάριστα sowingin thankless soil, [Refs 1st c.BC+]. adverb -τως, ἀποπέμψασθαι εὐεργέτας[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.3 passive, unrequited, ἀ. εἶναι τὰ ἀνηλωμένα[Refs 5th c.BC+]adverb οὐκ ἂν ἀχαρίστως μοι ἔχοι πρός τινος thanks would not be refused me by.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.4 adverb -τως with a bad grace, with an ill will, ἀ. ἕπεσθαι follow sulkily, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.5 ἀχάριστον, τό, antidote, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II.5.b name of an eyesalve, [Refs 1st c.AD+]