Ingrato (en. Ungrateful)
/in-ˈgra-to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who does not appreciate the kindness or help of others.
He became ungrateful to his parents who helped him.
Naging ingrato siya sa mga magulang niyang tumulong sa kanya.
A person who shows no gratitude for the received kindness.
I often get hurt by ungrateful friends.
Madalas akong masaktan sa mga ingrato na kaibigan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'ingrato' meaning ungrateful or not appreciating kindness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ungrateful for help
A person who does not appreciate the help given to him.
ingrato sa tulong
Related Words
debt of gratitude
An obligation or perspective that one must show gratitude for acts of kindness.
utang na loob
Slang Meanings
a person who is ungrateful
That ingrate, left us hanging but still didn’t show any gratitude.
Ang ingratong iyon, pinabayaan na tayo pero hindi pa rin nagpapakita ng pasasalamat.
heartless person
Wow, this ingrate, I thought he actually had a heart.
Grabe, ang ingratong ito, akala ko pa naman may puso siya.
those who don’t know how to help others
Everyone helped him, but he’s still an ingrate.
Lahat na lang nagtulong-tulong sa kanya, pero siya, ingrato pa rin.