ingratus
The English phrase "ungrateful person" is translated into Latin as ingratus.
In Latin, the adjective ingratus can function as a noun to mean an ungrateful person, describing someone who does not show appreciation for the kindness or help they have received.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is ingrata for an ungrateful woman, and the masculine or mixed-gender plural form is ingrati for ungrateful people.
Did you know?
- In Roman culture, being ingratus was not just a social faux pas but a serious moral failing, often linked to the crime of 'infamia' or loss of legal standing.
- While ingratus means ungrateful, the related word gratia evolved from 'pleasing' to mean 'influence' or 'political favor' in the Roman Senate.
- Latin has a specific concept called beneficium, referring to a favor that creates a binding social debt, making an ingratus person a breaker of a social contract.
Examples in context
- Malevolus amicus ingratus estAn ungrateful friend is malicious
- Amicam beneficiis meis immemorem reputoI consider my friend ungrateful for my favors
- Ingratus est.He is an ungrateful person.
Example conversation
Aurelia talks to Lucius about a friend who forgot their help.
- AureliaLuci, is amicus ingratus est.Lucius, that friend is an ungrateful person.
- LuciusIta, auxilium tuum oblitus est.Yes, he forgot your help.
- AureliaCur non gratias dicit?Why doesn't he say thank you?
- LuciusQuia ingratus semper est.Because he is always ungrateful.
