Ingratitude Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd
in-GRAT-i-tood
ɪnɡɹˈætɪtjˌuːd
in-grat-i-TYOOD
Definition
Lack of thankfulness or appreciation for help or kindness received.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often used to criticize someone for not showing thanks after being helped. Commonly found in discussions about manners, ethics, or morality. Do not confuse with 'dislike' or 'ignorance.'
Spanish: ingratitudPortuguese (BR): ingratidãoPortuguese (PT): ingratidãoChinese (Simplified): 忘恩负义Chinese (Traditional): 忘恩負義Hindi: अकृतज्ञताArabic: نكران الجميلBengali: অকৃতজ্ঞতাRussian: неблагодарностьJapanese: 恩知らず - 感謝の気持ちがないことVietnamese: vô ơn - sự vô ơnKorean: 배은망덕 - 감사할 줄 모름Turkish: nankörlükUrdu: ناشکری - ناشکرگزاریIndonesian: ketidakbersyukuran - tidak tahu berterima kasih
Example Sentences
Her ingratitude surprised everyone.
basic
People dislike ingratitude in their friends.
basic
He was hurt by her ingratitude.
basic
She helped him so much, but all she got in return was ingratitude.
natural
Nothing hurts more than ingratitude from someone you trusted.
natural
His constant ingratitude eventually pushed people away.
natural