inappreciative

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappreciative
Adjective
  • The only thing spookier than a Friday the 13th murder spree or Aunt Gladys' roster of maniacal spells is, apparently, an ungrateful child, as Ripa has learned the hard way over the years.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Apparently, the jabs and insults from his unappreciative guest kept coming.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Complaining about the food, comparing it to other meals, or ignoring efforts made by the host also comes across as disrespectful and unappreciative.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • From the perspective of Nick Woltemade, their record signing, there was also another riposte to the hubbub that has surrounded his move to St James’ Park as a replacement for Alexander Isak, a task that ranks as thankless.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The blocking can be a thankless job, so no divas need apply.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Inappreciative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inappreciative. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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