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Definition of ingratitude

ingratitude

/ɪnˈɡræt̬.ə.tuːd/
in · grat · i · tude
Plural:ingratitudes
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Adjective:ingrate
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• noun

1

A lack of thankfulness or appreciation for kindness, favors, or benefits received.

Example

"After years of mentoring the young artist, the teacher was deeply hurt by his sudden ingratitude."

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• Rhymes for ingratitude

• Nearby Words

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ingratiatingly
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ingredient
ingress
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French ingratitude, from Late Latin ingratitudo, formed from Latin ingratus ('ungrateful, unpleasant').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ingratitude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ingratitude
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