Word: ingrate (noun)

Associations

An "ingrate" is a person who does not show thankfulness or appreciation. It is often used to describe someone who is ungrateful, especially when others have helped them or been kind.

• Example 1: "After all the help I gave him, he acted like an ingrate and never said thank you." Here, "ingrate" means someone who does not appreciate kindness.
• Example 2: "She was called an ingrate for ignoring her parents' sacrifices." This shows a lack of gratitude towards family.
• Example 3: "Don't be an ingrate; always remember to say thanks." This is a general advice to avoid being ungrateful.

Synonym: "ungrateful person." The difference is "ingrate" is a more formal or literary word, often stronger in tone.

Substitution

Instead of "ingrate," you can say:

• ungrateful person (more common, less formal)
• thankless person (focuses on lack of thanks)
• unappreciative person (focuses on not valuing help)

Each changes the tone slightly; "ingrate" sounds more negative and formal.

Deconstruction

The word "ingrate" comes from Latin:

• prefix "in-" means "not"
• root "gratus" means "pleasing" or "grateful" So, "ingrate" literally means "not grateful."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when someone acted like an ingrate in a story or your life?
• How would you feel if someone helped you but you were called an ingrate?
• What are polite ways to remind someone not to be ungrateful?