ingrate

Never says thanks

An ingrate is an ungrateful person—someone who fails to acknowledge or appreciate kindness, favors, or generosity shown to them.

The word carries a tone of accusation or contempt: After everything I did for him, the ingrate didn't even say thank you.

It's somewhat literary or old-fashioned, more common in writing than casual speech.

ungrateful

unappreciative

Not showing gratitude

unthankfulNot expressing gratitude
ungraciousImpolite, especially when thanked
thanklessNot rewarded with appreciation

entitled · selfish · discontented · demanding · unmindful · heedless · oblivious · neglectful · forgetful · indifferent

unappreciated

overlooked

Not noticed or considered

undervaluedRated below true worth
neglectedNot given proper attention
unacknowledgedNot formally recognized

unsung · uncelebrated · unhonored · unnoticed · uncredited · disregarded · forgotten · ignored · unrewarded · unrecompensed

resentful

bitter

Sharp, unpleasant taste

hostileAggressively unfriendly
scornfulShowing open contempt
disdainfulShowing open contempt

spiteful · malicious · contemptuous · cynical · grudging · sullen · disgruntled · sour · acrimonious · rancorous

Categories

ingratitudethankless, thanks for nothing, take for granted, taking for granted, unappreciated
difficult peopleegomaniac, egotist, nitpicker, drama queen, control freak
freeloadersfreeloader, mooch, moocher, sponge, sponger
grumpsgrouch, grump, curmudgeon, sourpuss, crank

Opposites

gratitude disposition

ingrategrateful

Feeling thankful

thankful · appreciative · beholden · indebted

social reciprocity

ingrateloyal friend

Devoted, reliable companion

faithful servant · benefactor · giver · devoted follower

Family

ingratitude, ingrates

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G