Ingratitude
(noun)
- The state or quality of being ungrateful; lack of gratitude.
- The act of not being thankful or showing appreciation for kindness shown.
Origin:
This word is formed by the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "gratitude" meaning "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness".
Examples:
- His ingratitude towards his parents was obvious.
- The ingratitude of the employees was shown in their lack of appreciation for the bonuses they received.
- The ingratitude of the client was clear when they refused to pay the bill.
- The ingratitude of the group was apparent when they didn't thank the volunteers for their hard work.
- Her ingratitude was shown in her lack of a thank you note.