Ingratitud (en. Ingratitude)
/iŋ.ɡɾa.tiˈðud/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Attitude of not recognizing the benefits received.
Ingratitude is a lack of respect for the sacrifices of others.
La ingratitud es una falta de respeto hacia los sacrificios de los demás.
Quality of being ungrateful.
His ingratitude surprised everyone, especially those who helped him.
Su ingratitud sorprendió a todos, especialmente a aquellos que lo ayudaron.
Behavior that shows disdain or indifference towards acts of kindness.
The ingratitude of his words shocked those who always supported him.
La ingratitud de sus palabras dejó en shock a quienes siempre lo apoyaron.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ingratitudinem,' which means lack of gratitude.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ingratitude of men
Disdain or lack of recognition for the kind acts of others.
ingratitud de los hombres
to demonstrate ingratitude
To act in a way that offends or disrespects someone who has done good.
demostrar ingratitud
to suffer ingratitude
To experience a lack of gratitude from those who have been helped.
sufrir ingratitud
Related Words
ungrateful
A person who does not show gratitude.
ingrato
unappreciative
One who does not feel or express gratitude.
desagradecido
retribution
The action of returning or compensating a received favor.
retribución
Slang Meanings
To be ungrateful.
That guy is ungrateful; he doesn’t appreciate anything.
Ese tipo es un ingrato, no agradece nada.
To speak frankly about ingratitude.
Sometimes it's better to speak clearly and not hold back on the ingratitude of people.
A veces es mejor hablar claro y no tener pelos en la lengua sobre la ingratitud de la gente.