ingratitude

American

[in-grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ɪnˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /

noun

the state of being ungrateful; unthankfulness.

ingratitude British

/ ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd /

noun

lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness

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Etymology

Origin of ingratitude

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word ingrātitūdō. See in- ³, gratitude

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