ingratitude

[ in-grat-i-tood, -tyood ]

noun

1. the state of being ungrateful; unthankfulness.

ingratitude

/ ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingratitude¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word ingrātitūdō. See in- ³, gratitude

Example Sentences

In light of this and his myriad personality disorders, it's not a surprise that Trump is screaming at women voters like he's accusing a soon-to-be-ex-wife of ingratitude.

From Salon

"If Gina is criticising it's only a reflection of her ingratitude," he says.

From BBC

Soon after Ona’s escape was discovered, he wrote, “The ingratitude of the girl, who was brought up & treated more like a child than a Servant.”

From Literature

“I have given the country back a treasure of inestimable worth, and instead of being thankful, they throw me in jail. It’s the height of ingratitude.”

From Literature

She alienates Bonnie and the whole team with bloated speeches, anti-mediocrity platitudes, bursts of temper and displays of ingratitude.

From Los Angeles Times