Ingrates Meaning in English
word · lemma: ingrate
ˈɪnˌɡreɪts
IN-grayts
ɪnɡɹˈeɪts
in-GRAYTS
Definition
People who are not grateful or do not show thanks for what others have done for them.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often negative. "Ingrates" is used to criticize people who fail to appreciate help or kindness. Can sound harsh; more common in literature or strong reproach. Singular is "ingrate." Avoid using for minor offenses.
Spanish: malagradecidos - ingratosPortuguese (BR): ingratos - mal-agradecidosPortuguese (PT): ingratosChinese (Simplified): 忘恩负义的人Chinese (Traditional): 忘恩負義的人Hindi: अकृतज्ञ लोगArabic: ناكرو الجميلBengali: অকৃতজ্ঞরা - কৃতঘ্নরাRussian: неблагодарныеJapanese: 恩知らずたちVietnamese: những kẻ vô ơnKorean: 배은망덕한 사람들Turkish: nankörlerUrdu: ناشکر لوگIndonesian: orang-orang tak tahu berterima kasih
Example Sentences
The king was surrounded by ingrates who only wanted power.
basic
She helped them, but they turned out to be ingrates.
basic
Don't waste your kindness on ingrates.
basic
I cooked for everyone, but these ingrates didn't even say thank you!
natural
Why should I help ingrates who never appreciate anything?
natural
Every time I do them a favor, the ingrates just ask for more.
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