ingrate
/in'greit/
Definition
Noun: A person who does not show or feel gratitude; an ungrateful person.
Examples
- After all the help I gave him, he never even said thank you. What an ingrate.
- She felt like an ingrate for complaining about the gift, but it really wasn't what she wanted.
- The old king was betrayed by the very ingrates he had raised from poverty.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a formal, literary, or dramatic context to express strong disapproval or disappointment. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.
- It can be used in direct address for dramatic effect (e.g., "You ingrate!").
Variants and Related Words
- Ingratitude (noun): The state or quality of being ungrateful; lack of gratitude.
- His ingratitude for their kindness was shocking.
Synonyms
- Ungrateful person
- Thankless person
Antonyms
- Grateful person
Noun
-
a person who shows no gratitude
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