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ingratitude

[/ɪnˈɡrætɪtjuːd/]
nounfemininepl: ingratidões
ingratidão
1. the quality or state of being ungrateful; lack of gratitude or appreciation for kindness or benefits received
His ingratitude towards his parents was deeply hurtful.
Sua ingratidão para com seus pais foi profundamente ofensiva.
2. an ungrateful act or response
After all I did for him, such ingratitude was unforgivable.
Depois de tudo que fiz por ele, tal ingratidão era imperdoável.
NYC Slang
lack of love; disrespect; not showing props
Synonyms
ungratefulnessthanklessnesslack of gratitudeunappreciativeness
Antonyms
gratitudethankfulnessappreciationgratefulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingratidão
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ingratidão
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a monument to ingratitude
rank ingratitude
repay with ingratitude
bite the hand that feeds you (related concept)
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