Ingrate: meaning, definitions and examples
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ingrate
[ ˈɪnˌɡreɪt ]
personality trait
A person who is ungrateful and lacks appreciation for the things others do for them.
Synonyms
thankless individual, ungrateful person
Examples of usage
- She was labeled as an ingrate after never saying thank you for all the help she received.
- His reputation as an ingrate spread quickly among his colleagues.
literature
A character in a story or play who shows ingratitude towards others, often leading to their downfall.
Synonyms
ingratitude displayed character, ungrateful character
Examples of usage
- The ingrate in the novel betrayed his loyal friend, leading to tragic consequences.
- His portrayal of the ingrate in the play was met with critical acclaim.
Translations
Translations of the word "ingrate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ingrato
🇮🇳 अकृतज्ञ
🇩🇪 undankbar
🇮🇩 tidak tahu berterima kasih
🇺🇦 невдячний
🇵🇱 niewdzięczny
🇯🇵 恩知らず (おんしらず)
🇫🇷 ingrat
🇪🇸 ingrato
🇹🇷 nankör
🇰🇷 배은망덕한 (bae-eun-mangdeokhan)
🇸🇦 ناكر للجميل (naakir lil-jamil)
🇨🇿 nevděčný
🇸🇰 nevďačný
🇨🇳 忘恩负义 (wàng ēn fù yì)
🇸🇮 nehvaležen
🇮🇸 vanþakklát
🇰🇿 рақметсіз
🇬🇪 უმადური
🇦🇿 nankor
🇲🇽 ingrato
Word origin
The word 'ingrate' originated from the Latin word 'ingratus', meaning 'unpleasant' or 'disagreeable'. Over time, it evolved to describe someone who is ungrateful or lacks appreciation. The concept of ingratitude has been explored in literature and philosophy for centuries, highlighting the negative impact it can have on relationships and society as a whole.
See also: ingratiating.