ingratitude

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being ungrateful; failure to express or show appreciation.

  - "His ingratitude towards his parents was evident when he forgot their birthdays."
  - "The soldier's ingratitude towards his comrades led to a mutiny."

---

Antonyms

gratitude

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with ingratitude
ungrateful , deplorable , detestable , miserable

---

Variants

List of all variants of ingratitude that leads to same result
ingratitude , ingratitudes

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'in' meaning 'not' and 'gratus' meaning 'grateful'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the gods could punish ingratitude by causing misfortune to those who failed to show appreciation.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to express ingratitude openly.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

2. Ungrateful: A person who does not express or show appreciation.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, ingratitude is often depicted as a negative trait, leading to conflict and misunderstandings between characters. In art, it is portrayed as a symbol of disloyalty and disrespect.

How to Memorize "ingratitude"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person not acknowledging the kindness or favors shown to them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ingratitude' with the feeling of disappointment or hurt when someone fails to express gratitude.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Ingratitude: not grateful in.' to help remember the definition.

---

Memorize "ingratitude" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ingratitude is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.