ingratitude

[in-grat-i-tood, -tyood]

noun

1. the state of being ungrateful; unthankfulness.

ingratitude

/ ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingratitude¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word ingrātitūdō. See in- ³, gratitude

Example Sentences

Calculated self-awareness is as necessary to the pop star formula as musical prowess; even more so in the digital age, where even a whiff of ingratitude is grounds for cancellation.

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Musk claimed on Thursday that the president won the election because of him, and complained about "ingratitude".

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Musk’s very public response on his social media platform X included accusing Trump of “ingratitude” and claiming that his name appeared in the so-called “Epstein files.”

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On Thursday, Musk complained that Trump was showing "ingratitude," claiming Trump would have lost the election without his support.

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In response, Musk doubled down on X and accused the president of "Such ingratitude", adding: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election".

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