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- [uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey-]
- /əˈpri ʃə tɪv, -ʃi ə-, -ʃiˌeɪ-/
- /ˌʌ.nə.ˈpriː.ʃə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey-]
- /əˈpri ʃə tɪv, -ʃi ə-, -ʃiˌeɪ-/
Definitions of unappreciative word
- adjective unappreciative feeling or showing appreciation: an appreciative audience at the concert. 1
- adjective unappreciative ungrateful, not thankful 1
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Origin of unappreciative
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; appreciate + -ive
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Parts of speech for Unappreciative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unappreciative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unappreciative usage trend in Literature
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adj unappreciative
- inappreciative — not appreciative; lacking in appreciation.
Antonyms for unappreciative
adj unappreciative
- duty-bound — If you say you are duty-bound to do something, you are emphasizing that you feel it is your duty to do it.
- honor bound — bound by or placed under the obligation of honor: She felt honor-bound to defend her friend.
- honor-bound — bound by or placed under the obligation of honor: She felt honor-bound to defend her friend.
- in hock — If someone is in hock, they are in debt.
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