noun
ingratitude
ihn-GRA-tiht-yood
Ingratitude (noun) means a lack of gratitude; failing to be thankful. Example: “She was hurt by his ingratitude after everything she had done.”
noun
1
A lack of gratitude; failing to be thankful.
"She was hurt by his ingratitude after everything she had done."
How to use ingratitude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe opposite of gratitude — not appreciating what someone has done for you.
Common pairings
sheer ingratitude
an act of ingratitude
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- Plural
- ingratitudes
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Etymology
From "in-" ("not") + "gratitude."
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What does “ingratitude” mean?
The word “ingratitude” means a lack of gratitude; failing to be thankful. In plain terms, the opposite of gratitude — not appreciating what someone has done for you.
How do you pronounce “ingratitude”?
“Ingratitude” is pronounced ihn-GRA-tiht-yood (/ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ in IPA).
How do you use “ingratitude” in a sentence?
Here is “ingratitude” used in a sentence: “She was hurt by his ingratitude after everything she had done.”
What part of speech is “ingratitude”?
“Ingratitude” is a noun.
