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    Ingrats (en. Ungrateful)

    [ɛ̃ɡʁa]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person whose ingratitude is evident.
    He is an ingrat who does not appreciate what is done for him.
    Il est un ingrat qui ne sait pas apprécier ce qu'on fait pour lui.
    An individual who does not show gratitude.
    Ungrateful people do not realize how fortunate they are.
    Les ingrats ne se rendent pas compte de la chance qu'ils ont.
    One who takes advantage of others' efforts without ever acknowledging it.
    She has always been an ingrat, never accepting the help offered to her.
    Elle a toujours été un ingrat, n'acceptant jamais l'aide qu'on lui offrait.

    Etymology

    The word 'ingrat' comes from the Latin 'ingratus', which means 'one who does not show grace'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be ungrateful
    Not showing appreciation.
    être ingrat
    to act ungratefully
    Benefiting without ever saying thank you.
    agir en ingrat

    Related Words

    grateful
    One who expresses gratitude.
    reconnaissant
    ingratitude
    Absence of recognition.
    ingratitude
    inappropriate
    Refers to a person who does not respect the rules of courtesy.
    malséant

    Slang Meanings

    An ingrat is often called a 'sponger'.
    This guy is a real sponger, he never thanks anyone.
    Ce type est un vrai profiteur, il ne remercie jamais personne.
    He is a 'thief of gratitude'.
    He takes everything without ever showing a hint of gratitude, a true thief of gratitude.
    Il prend tout sans jamais montrer un brin de reconnaissance, un véritable voleur de gratitude.