Synonyms of unappreciative

unappreciative

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈprē-shə-tiv 

as in ungrateful

not showing gratitude

vowed that his unappreciative niece would never receive another birthday present from him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ungrateful
• rude
• thoughtless
• thankless
• ungracious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grateful
• appreciative
• thankful
• indebted
• beholden
• pleased
• thoughtful
• gracious
• courteous
• obliged
• gratified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unappreciative

Campbell can actually be spotted in a photo at the beginning of the teaser trailer for Send Help (embedded below), as an unappreciative Bradley throws the picture of his parents (the father is Campbell) in a trash can. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026

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

On the comic side, Stephen Graham and current Oscar lightning rod Andrea Riseborough are absolutely delightful as Matilda's horrible and unappreciative parents. — Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023