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gratitude Antonyms

Opposite of gratitude

Pinning down the opposite of gratitude requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The quality or feeling of being thankful; a warm readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

Usage Example

"She expressed her deep ingratitude to the medical staff who cared for her father during his recovery."

Strongest
ingratitude
ungratefulness
thanklessness
Strong
entitlement

Similar words to gratitude

Words similar to gratitude shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thankfulness
gratefulness
appreciation
thanks
recognition
acknowledgment
indebtedness
obligation
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gratitude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gratitude
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