ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gratuitousness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gratuitousness is a noun meaning The characteristic or state of being gratuitous.

Meaning

The characteristic or state of being gratuitous.

Example Sentences

Whether the utilitarian or the intuitive theory of the moral sense be upheld, it is beyond question that there are a few subtle-souled persons with whom the absolute gratuitousness of an act of reparation is an inducement to perform it; while exhortation as to its necessity would breed excuses for leaving it undone.

Synonyms for gratuitousness

Depending on context, synonyms include needlessness, unnecessariness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include graciousness, bounteousness, gratifiability, gracelessness, unnecessariness, bountiousness.

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