ingratitude

noun

in·​grat·​i·​tude (ˌ)in-ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd 

-ˌtyüd

: forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received : ungratefulness

Synonyms

• thanklessness
• ungratefulness

Examples of ingratitude in a Sentence

their daughter's ingratitude for all that they have done for her is truly appalling

Recent Examples on the Web

But even to seem to scorn a day in the 80s in July in the nation’s would appear to show meteorological ingratitude. —Martin Weil, Washington Post, 19 July 2024

At its heart lies a disdain for our history, an ingratitude for our blessings, and a contempt for the truth. —John Yoo, National Review, 23 June 2024

Putin despised the protesters for their ingratitude. —Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2014

There’s a fantastic ingratitude in America toward its artists. —Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ingratitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin gratitudo gratitude

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ingratitude

noun

in·​grat·​i·​tude (ˈ)in-ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd 

: lack of gratitude

Legal Definition

ingratitude

noun

in·​grat·​i·​tude

: forgetfulness of or lack of appreciation for kindness or especially a gift received

Note: Under the civil law of Louisiana, a gift may be revoked on the ground of ingratitude if the recipient of the gift tries to kill the person who gave the gift, is guilty of cruelly mistreating or injuring the giver, or refuses the giver food when it is needed.