inappreciative

adjective

Definition of inappreciativenext
as in ungrateful

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  1. ungrateful
  2. unappreciative
  3. thankless
Adjective
  • Lorde’s actions were criticized as cringy, arrogant, or ungrateful.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Anyone who dismisses these strikers as greedy or ungrateful doesn’t grasp what’s really happening.
    Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of ungrateful
Adjective
  • On the comic side, Stephen Graham and current Oscar lightning rod Andrea Riseborough are absolutely delightful as Matilda's horrible and unappreciative parents.
    Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The underlying justification for their mastery of this bountiful, beautiful semi-tropic place was the conviction that their predecessors — native Americans, Spanish, Mexican — were unappreciative and undeserving, unlike the grateful and energetic Yankee.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2022
Definition of unappreciative
Adjective
  • It’s often said that working in college mental health is a thankless job.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Katie Holmes fulfills an almost thankless role, granted little time to shine as Mrs. Webb, but provides a grounding presence as the practical mother of two.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of thankless
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