unappreciative
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnə'priːʃ(ɪ)ətɪv/🇺🇸 US/ʌnəp'ri:ʃətɪv/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Not feeling or showing gratitude or recognition for something
不懂感恩的;不赏识的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedunnot, reversal
+
apto, toward
+
ativetending to, having the nature of
=unappreciative
Common Collocations
- 1.seem unappreciative显得不懂感恩
- 2.[unappreciative attitude]不知感激的态度
- 3.unappreciative of efforts不珍视他人的付出
- 4.[deeply unappreciative]极度不懂感恩
Example Sentences
- 1.
The unappreciative audience barely applauded after the orchestra's stunning performance.
- 2.
It's frustrating to cook elaborate meals for someone who seems completely unappreciative.