Unappreciative: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this term when someone does not show any appreciation or gratitude, even if they benefit from someone else's effort or generosity. It usually does not carry a strong negative connotation.

• She felt unappreciative of all the hard work her parents did for her.
• His unappreciative attitude at the office was starting to bother his colleagues.

Unthankful and unappreciative both closely describe this word. However, 'ungrateful' specifically points to a lack of gratitude for what one has received and often has a negative connotation.

• The ungrateful child did not even bother to thank his parents for the gift.
• He felt ungrateful for all the opportunities he had been given.

This term is straightforward and directly describes someone who does not express thanks. It is often used in more personal or emotional contexts and has a somewhat negative tone.

• She was unthankful for the help she received from her friends.
• It's disheartening to see someone so unthankful despite all the support they've been given.

This word carries a strongly negative connotation and is used to describe a person who is not grateful, often implying a lack of basic decency or consideration.

• After all we did for him, he left without even saying thanks. What an ingrate!
• Calling someone an ingrate can deeply hurt their feelings.

This term is useful when you want to describe someone who does not recognize or give credit to others for their efforts. It is often used in professional or academic settings.

• His unacknowledging demeanor made the team feel undervalued.
• She was seen as unacknowledging of her colleague's contributions to the project.