ingrate (**인**그레이트) — a person who is ungrateful, especially one who does not return or acknowledge received kindness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is ungrateful, especially one who does not return or acknowledge received kindness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnɡreɪt/
Korean meaning: 은혜를 모르는 사람, 배은망덕한 사람
Korean pronunciation: **인**그레이트
Example Sentences
- My roommate is such an ingrate - I always buy groceries but he never says thank you.
- Don't be an ingrate; your parents sacrificed a lot for your education.
- The company fired the ingrate who never appreciated the promotion opportunities.
ingrate
NOUN//ˈɪnɡreɪt//
a person who is ungrateful, especially one who does not return or acknowledge received kindness
a well-dressed young man sits at a beautifully set dinner table, turning his back rudely to an elderly woman who clearly prepared the feast. The elderly woman stands behind him with a hurt expression, holding a serving spoon after just filling his plate with food. The man scrolls through his phone dismissively while ignoring her completely. Earlier, she had spent hours cooking this elaborate meal specifically for his visit. Other family members at the table look uncomfortable and disappointed by his cold behavior. Their faces show disapproval as they witness his disrespectful treatment. a person who shows no gratitude for kindness received
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin ingratus, meaning 'ungrateful' or 'unthankful.' The word literally described someone who showed no gratitude for kindness received.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is such an ingrate - I always buy groceries but he never says thank you.”
“Don't be an ingrate; your parents sacrificed a lot for your education.”
“The company fired the ingrate who never appreciated the promotion opportunities.”
“She called her ex-boyfriend an ingrate after he forgot to thank her for the expensive gift.”
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