inappreciative

[ in-uh-pree-shee-uh-tiv, -ey-tiv, -shuh-tiv ]

adjective

1. not appreciative; lacking in appreciation.

inappreciative

/ ˌɪnəˈpriːʃətɪv /

adjective

1. lacking appreciation; unappreciative

Derived Forms

• ˌinapˈpreciatively, adverb
• ˌinapˌpreciˈation, noun

Other Words From

• inap·preci·ative·ly adverb
• inap·preci·ative·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inappreciative¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; in- ³ + appreciative

Example Sentences

Had he cast his pearls before—— Well, at inappreciative feet?

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Not all culture, however, is equally destructive and inappreciative.

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You must have thought me rude and inappreciative; but the fact is I was so startled that I forgot to tell you why I went.

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Excusing herself for a few moments, she goes away, rather vexed that Violet should be so inappreciative.

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