Definition for IN-GRAT'I-TUDE

IN-GRAT'I-TUDE, n. [Fr.; in and gratitude.]

  1. Want of gratitude or sentiments of kindness for favors received; insensibility to favors, and want of a disposition to repay them; unthankfulness. No man will own himself guilty of ingratitude. Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man. – L'Estrange.
  2. Retribution of evil for good. Nor was it with ingratitude returned. – Dryden.

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