INGRATE


Meaning of INGRATE in English

I. ˈinˌgrāt sometimes ə̇nˈg-, usu -ād.+ V adjective

Etymology: Middle English ingrat, from Latin ingratus, from in- in- (I) + gratus pleasing, grateful — more at grace

1.

a. obsolete : disagreeable , unpleasant , uncongenial

b. obsolete : unfriendly

2. archaic : showing ingratitude : ungrateful

• in·grate·ly adverb

II. noun

( -s )

: an ungrateful person

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