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    Ingratitude (en. Ingratitude)

    /ɛ̃.ɡʁa.ti.dyd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person who does not show gratitude.
    His ingratitude towards those who helped him is shocking.
    Son ingratitude à l'égard de ceux qui l'ont aidé est choquante.
    Lack of recognition or thanks.
    Ingratitude can sometimes hurt deeply.
    L’ingratitude peut parfois blesser profondément.
    Affection for people who show ingratitude.
    He does not understand the ingratitude of his friends.
    Il ne comprend pas l'ingratitude de ses amis.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'ingratus' meaning 'unpleasant, ungrateful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ingratitude is the denial of benefits
    Expresses that ingratitude reverses the advantages received.
    l'ingratitude est le démenti des bienfaits
    mercy is the sister of ingratitude
    Evokes the link between gratitude and contempt.
    la merci est la sœur de l'ingratitude
    ingratitude is a poison
    Indicates that ingratitude can have toxic effects on relationships.
    l'ingratitude est un poison

    Related Words

    gratitude
    Action of recognizing or thanking.
    reconnaissance
    gratitude
    Feeling of gratitude towards someone.
    gratitude
    benefit
    Favorable action received from others.
    bienfait

    Slang Meanings

    The malmante
    His malmante attitude towards his friends is unacceptable.
    Son attitude de malmante envers ses amis est inacceptable.
    Passe-droit
    He took everything for granted, as if he had a passe-droit over their generosity.
    Il a pris tout pour acquis, comme s'il avait un passe-droit sur leur générosité.