ungratefulness
Definition
Noun: The state or quality of being ungrateful; a lack of gratitude or thankfulness.
Usage
"Ungratefulness" is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic or behavior of someone who does not show or feel appreciation for kindness or benefits received. It refers to the absence of a thankful attitude.
Examples
- The mother was hurt by her son's ungratefulness after all her sacrifices.
- His constant ungratefulness made people reluctant to help him again.
- She was accused of ungratefulness for not acknowledging the team's support.
Advanced Usage
- "The sin of ungratefulness": A literary or rhetorical phrase emphasizing ingratitude as a serious moral failing.
- In many fables, characters are punished for the sin of ungratefulness.
Variants and Related Words
- Ungrateful (adjective): Not feeling or showing gratitude.
- He was an ungrateful recipient of their generosity.
- Ingratitude (noun): A more common synonym for "ungratefulness."
- Thanklessness (noun): A close synonym, emphasizing the lack of thanks.
Synonyms
- Ingratitude
- Thanklessness
- Unappreciativeness
Antonyms
- Gratitude
- Thankfulness
- Appreciation
- Gratefulness
Noun
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a lack of gratitude
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