Ingrate
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who fails to feel or show appreciation for kindness or help they have received.
“He proved himself an ingrate by never once thanking those who had supported him.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
in·grate
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Synonyms
thankless person
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains GRATE inside. Ends in ATE, which is a very common ending. IN prefix adds two letters.
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Scrabble
GRATE is a useful sub-play on its own. The IN prefix extends the word for a higher-scoring play.
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