Historical Examples. 1  He had a double chin and a smile which was apologetic but ingratiating. 2  Diana moved nearer to him, with her prettiest and most ingratiating air. 3  He tried to twist his seamed 288 features into an ingratiating grin, but the effort was a failure, producing only a grimace.
not righteous; not upright or virtuous; wicked; sinful; evil: an unrighteous king. 2. not in accordance with right or justice; unfair or unjust: an unrighteous law. Origin of unrighteous.
Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  deference, respect(noun) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard. his deference to her wishes was very flattering; be sure to give my respects to the dean. 2  deference, respect, respectfulness(noun) courteous regard for people's feelings.