अकृतज्ञता
उसने मेरी मदद की थी, परंतु उसने मेरी अकृतज्ञता दिखाई।
He had helped me, but he showed me his ingratitude.
The state or quality of being ungrateful; lack of gratitude.
अकृतज्ञता एक ऐसी भावना है जो किसी के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त नहीं करती।
Ingratitude is a feeling that does not express gratitude toward someone.
Often used in moral or ethical discussions about human behavior.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'ingratitude' to describe a lack of appreciation or thanks, especially in formal or literary contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Gold Rule
Formal Tone
This word carries a formal tone. For casual contexts, consider using 'ungratefulness' or 'lack of gratitude'.
Word Origin
Derived from Sanskrit 'akṛtajña' (अकृतज्ञ), where 'a-' is a negative prefix, 'kṛta' means 'done' or 'performed', and 'jña' means 'knowing'. Literally, it means 'not knowing what has been done' (for someone).
Usage Notes
This term is used in formal contexts, such as literature, philosophy, or moral discourse. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.