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ingratitude
noun
in·grat·i·tude
(ˌ)in-ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd
-ˌtyüd
: forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received : ungratefulness
Examples of ingratitude in a Sentence
their daughter's ingratitude for all that they have done for her is truly appalling
Recent Examples on the Web
But even to seem to scorn a day in the 80s in July in the nation’s would appear to show meteorological ingratitude.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
At its heart lies a disdain for our history, an ingratitude for our blessings, and a contempt for the truth.
—John Yoo, National Review, 23 June 2024
Putin despised the protesters for their ingratitude.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2014
There’s a fantastic ingratitude in America toward its artists.
—Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin ingratitudo, from Latin in- + Late Latin gratitudo gratitude
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of ingratitude was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Ingratitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingratitude. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
ingratitude
noun
in·grat·i·tude
(ˈ)in-ˈgrat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
: lack of gratitude
Legal Definition
ingratitude
noun
in·grat·i·tude
: forgetfulness of or lack of appreciation for kindness or especially a gift received
Note: Under the civil law of Louisiana, a gift may be revoked on the ground of ingratitude if the recipient of the gift tries to kill the person who gave the gift, is guilty of cruelly mistreating or injuring the giver, or refuses the giver food when it is needed.
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