Ungratefulness

This proverb describes someone who thoroughly inspects or enjoys something, only to criticize or devalue it immediately afterward. It is used to point out hypocrisy or the ungrateful behavior of people who benefit from a situation and then speak ill of it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone shows kindness or helps another person, but the recipient, instead of being grateful, finds faults or makes unreasonable demands. It highlights extreme ingratitude and the habit of complaining even when receiving help.

This proverb describes a situation where someone receives benefits or help from one person but works for or shows loyalty to someone else. It highlights the lack of gratitude or a mismatch between where one gets their sustenance and where they provide their service.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates the value of what they have lost while downplaying the value of what they still possess. It points out the human tendency to claim that the lost item was far superior to the one that remains, often used to critique someone who is being ungrateful or dramatic about a loss.

This expression describes a dismissive attitude where someone devalues or discards something simply because it isn't sufficient for their specific needs, even if it has inherent value. It is often used to criticize people who make excuses or pretend that things they cannot fully attain are worthless.

This expression is used to describe a person who reacts with unnecessary hostility or anger to a kind offer or a helpful suggestion. It highlights a character that is ungrateful, perverse, or aggressive in nature.

This proverb highlights that certain valuable resources or efforts are wasted on those who cannot appreciate or utilize them properly. Just as a dog cannot digest or value a rich meal like ghee-rice (and might even fall sick or return to its basic instincts), imparting knowledge or wisdom to an ungrateful or malicious person is futile and potentially counterproductive.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely ungrateful or dismissive of the food and hospitality provided to them. It suggests that despite being fed well, the person treats the main meals as nothing (zeros) and views the snacks or treats as a burden or tax (tributes) rather than a kind gesture.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with unnecessary hostility or anger to a kind gesture or a helpful suggestion. It highlights an ungrateful or aggressive response to a well-intentioned invitation.

This proverb emphasizes the virtue of gratitude and loyalty. It suggests that it is a great sin or an act of extreme betrayal to harm or cheat someone who has helped or supported you during your time of need.

Kannam is a hole made by burglars in the wall of a house.

This expression describes a person who displays extreme ingratitude or selfishness. It refers to someone who uses others' help or resources to overcome a difficult situation and then immediately discards or destroys those resources (or cuts ties with the helper) once their purpose is served, showing no regard for future needs or the kindness received.

This expression is used to criticize someone who, after being helped, asks for even more assistance or expects the benefactor to do the work associated with the favor. It highlights the audacity of people who are not content with receiving help but demand extra effort from those helping them.

This expression is used to describe a task or responsibility that brings no reward, benefit, or appreciation despite the effort put in. It can also refer to thankless jobs or situations where one works hard for nothing in return.

This expression is used when a student or a subordinate tries to cheat or outsmart the very person who taught them or mentored them. It signifies an act of extreme betrayal, ingratitude, or cunning deception against a mentor.

This expression describes an act of betrayal or treachery by someone who is part of an organization or household. It refers to a person who harms the very place or person that provides them with shelter, protection, or a livelihood. It is used to call out ingratitude and internal sabotage.

This proverb describes a situation where a student or a subordinate, after gaining some knowledge or status from their teacher or superior, forgets their origins and starts mocking their own source or mentor. Since dried ginger (Sonthi) is actually made from fresh ginger (Allam), it is ironic for the derivative product to mock its own origin.

This expression emphasizes the importance of gratitude and tradition. It suggests that eating without offering a small portion to God, ancestors, or nature (a practice known as 'dhara' or 'bali') is uncivilized or inauspicious. It is used to teach manners, spiritual mindfulness, and the value of sharing before consuming.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to appreciate the value of someone or something only after they are lost. It highlights the human tendency to ignore virtues during a person's lifetime but praise them excessively once they are gone.

This expression is used to describe a person who, upon receiving a favor or charity, becomes greedy and asks for even more without any gratitude or sense of proportion. It highlights the behavior of taking undue advantage of someone's kindness or asking for double when one is already in a position of receiving help.

This proverb describes a situation where someone raises a trivial or petty dispute after a major task or significant event has been successfully completed. It is used to mock people who focus on insignificant details or leftovers instead of celebrating the successful conclusion of a large project.