Unappreciative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌənəˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪv/

Definitions of unappreciative

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unappreciative' describes someone who does not show gratitude or recognition

Example Sentences

A1 She was unappreciative of the effort he put into planning their date.

A2 The unappreciative customer complained about the service without acknowledging the hard work of the staff.

B1 The unappreciative attitude of the students towards their teacher's guidance was disappointing.

B2 Despite all his hard work, his unappreciative boss never acknowledged his contributions.

C1 Her unappreciative nature often caused tension in her relationships.

C2 The unappreciative response from the audience left the performer feeling disheartened.

Examples of unappreciative in a Sentence

formal She was unappreciative of the effort her team put into the project.

informal He's so unappreciative of everything I do for him.

slang My friend can be really unappreciative sometimes, it's annoying.

figurative The unappreciative soil refused to yield any crops despite the farmer's hard work.

Grammatical Forms of unappreciative

past tense

unappreciated

plural

unappreciative

comparative

more unappreciative

superlative

most unappreciative

present tense

unappreciates

future tense

will unappreciate

perfect tense

has unappreciated

continuous tense

is unappreciating

singular

unappreciative

positive degree

appreciative

infinitive

to unappreciate

gerund

unappreciating

participle

unappreciated

Origin and Evolution of unappreciative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unappreciative' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'appreciative' meaning 'showing gratitude or recognition'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unappreciative' has retained its original meaning of lacking gratitude or recognition, and is commonly used in modern English to describe someone who does not appreciate or value something.