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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

Words nearby ingratitude

ingrained, Ingram, ingrate, ingratiate, ingratiating, ingratitude, ingravescent, ingredient, Ingres, ingress, ingressive
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Words related to ingratitude

inconsiderateness, thoughtlessness, disloyalty, rudeness, boorishness, callousness, thanklessness, unthankfulness

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British Dictionary definitions for ingratitude

ingratitude
/ (ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd) /

noun

lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness
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