Ingrate
/ˈɪn.ɡreɪt/noun
A person who is ungrateful or shows no gratitude.
Did you know?The term 'ingrate' shares its roots with 'grateful', highlighting the dark twist of ingratitude as a rejection of appreciation and kindness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ingratus
“ungrateful, unpleasing, or unthankful.”
Old French
Old French
ingrat
“ungrateful, thankless.”
Middle English
Middle English
ingrate
“a person who does not show gratitude.”
Modern English
English
ingrate
“a term describing someone who fails to show appreciation.”
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