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What is another word for Unappreciative? – 124 Unappreciative Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ungrateful thankless unthankful discontented dissatisfied displeased disapproving critical carping censorious faultfinding peevish petulant sulky sullen resentful indignant offended hurt displeased irate annoyed vexed irritated dissented disaffected disgruntled disillusioned disheartened dejected depressed.

    Meaning of Unappreciative

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "unappreciative" means not feeling or showing gratitude or appreciation, or not recognizing the value of something.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "unappreciative" as failing to recognize or acknowledge the value or quality of something, or not feeling thankful for a benefit or kindness.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes "unappreciative" as not showing gratitude or thanks for something, or not recognizing how good or valuable something is.

    Example Uses

    • The manager felt that the employee was being unappreciative of the opportunities given to him, as he constantly complained about his workload.
    • She was unappreciative of the efforts her team made to help her with the project, and instead focused on the minor mistakes they had made.
    • The tourist was unappreciative of the local customs and traditions, and ended up offending the locals with his behavior.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    grateful thankful appreciative thankful recognizing acknowledging valuing admiring respectful considerate polite courteous obliging accommodating cooperative supportive encouraging praising complimentary laudatory commendatory approving affirmative.

    Related Nouns

    gratitude appreciation thanks recognition acknowledgment value worth merit excellence quality kindness generosity benevolence charity courtesy politeness respect admiration esteem regard praise compliment.

    Related Verbs

    appreciate value recognize acknowledge thank praise commend admire esteem respect honor revere venerate glorify extol laud eulogize compliment flatter applaud cheer welcome.

    Related Adjectives

    grateful thankful appreciative recognizing acknowledging valuing admiring respectful considerate polite courteous obliging accommodating cooperative supportive encouraging praising complimentary laudatory commendatory approving affirmative excellent superb exceptional outstanding.