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- [in-grat-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ɪnˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /ɪnˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-grat-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ɪnˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of ingratitude word
- noun ingratitude the state of being ungrateful; unthankfulness. 1
- noun ingratitude A discreditable lack of gratitude. 1
- noun ingratitude failure to be thankful 1
- uncountable noun ingratitude Ingratitude is lack of gratitude for something that has been done for you. 0
- noun ingratitude lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness 0
- noun ingratitude lack of gratitude; ungratefulness 0
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Origin of ingratitude
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word ingrātitūdō. See in-3, gratitude
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Parts of speech for Ingratitude
noun
adjective
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adverb
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determiner
exclamation
ingratitude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ingratitude usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ingratitude
noun ingratitude
- inconsiderateness — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
Antonyms for ingratitude
noun ingratitude
- gratitude — the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.
- appreciation — Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
- consideration — Consideration is careful thought about something.
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