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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUnappreciative
/ˌʌn.əˈpriː.ʃə.tɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not feeling or showing gratitude for something that has been done or given.
"He seemed completely unappreciative of all the hard work she put into planning the surprise party." - 2
Failing to recognize the value, excellence, or significance of someone or something.
"An unappreciative audience can greatly dampen the enthusiasm of a performing artist."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed in English by combining the negative prefix 'un-' (from Old English 'un-') with 'appreciative', which derives from the Latin 'appretiare' (to appraise or value highly, from 'ad-' + 'pretium' meaning price). The adjective suffix '-ive' comes via Old French from Latin '-ivus'. It has been used since the 19th century to describe individuals who fail to recognize or express gratitude for the value of something.
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inreconnaissant
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.ʁə.kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃/
"Il est resté totalement inreconnaissant malgré toute l'aide que nous lui avons apportée."
undankbar
Transliteration: /ˈʊnˌdaŋkbaːɐ̯/
"Es ist enttäuschend, wenn die eigenen Kinder so undankbar sind."
ingrato
Transliteration: /inˈɡra.to/
"Si è dimostrato un collaboratore ingrato dopo tutto il supporto ricevuto."
desagradecido
Transliteration: /de.sa.ɣɾa.deˈsi.ðo/
"No seas desagradecido con quienes te ayudaron en los momentos difíciles."
ingrato
Transliteration: /ĩˈɡɾa.tu/
"Ele foi muito ingrato com os sacrifícios feitos pelos seus pais."
कृतघ्न
Transliteration: kritaghna
"उसका कृतघ्न व्यवहार देखकर सभी को बहुत दुख हुआ।"
不知感恩的
Transliteration: bù zhī gǎn ēn de
"面对大家的帮助，他显得非常不知感恩。"
은혜를 모르는
Transliteration: eunhyereul moreuneun
"그는 친구들의 노력을 전혀 고마워하지 않는 은혜를 모르는 태도를 보였다."
感謝知らずの
Transliteration: kansha shirazu no
"彼女の助けに対して、彼はまったく感謝知らずの態度をとった。"
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