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Gratitude vs Gratuitous - What's the difference?

gratitude | gratuitous |

As a noun gratitude

is the state of being grateful.

As an adjective gratuitous is

given freely; unearned.

gratitude

English

(wikipedia gratitude)

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being grateful.

    • Synonyms

    * appreciation * thankfulness * gratefulness

    Antonyms

    * ingratitude

    Related terms

    * grace * grateful * gratification * gratify

    External links

    * * * ----

    gratuitous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Given freely; unearned.
  • Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.
    • gratuitous violence

    Synonyms

    * unjustified * groundless * baseless * unfounded * unnecessary

    Antonyms

    * onerous

    Derived terms

    * gratuitousness * gratuitous praise * gratuitous violence

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuity

    Coordinate terms

    * superfluous

    External links

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