ingratitude

[ in-grat-i-tood, -tyood ]

/ ɪnˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

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noun

the state of being ungrateful; unthankfulness.

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Origin of ingratitude

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

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That ingratitude's surprising, especially from the Israelis.
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Yet such a move would almost certainly be widely seen as an audacious display of ingratitude.
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The attorney suggested Bettencourt might try to disinherit her daughter for “ingratitude.”
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I was so shocked at the ingratitude and baseness of the action that I burst into tears.
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Continue your beautiful and excellent services; finish your work, and do them good in spite of their ingratitude.
Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence Vol. 1 of 2|Elizabeth S. Kite
Then Mr. Underwood broke out with his account of Edgar's folly and ingratitude, after all the care and expense of his education.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
The operation was delicate, difficult, and unpleasant, for it seemed to savor of ingratitude.
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The injustice and ingratitude of the sovereigns alone wounded his spirit, and he bore all his present misfortunes in silence.
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British Dictionary definitions for ingratitude

ingratitude

/ (ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd) /

noun

lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness

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Word Origin and History for ingratitude

ingratitude

mid-14c., from Old French ingratitude (13c.) and directly from Latin ingratitudinem (nominative ingratitudo), noun of quality from ingratus (see ingrate).

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