inappreciative
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inappreciative
First recorded in 1895–1900; in- 3 + appreciative
Example Sentences
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Excusing herself for a few moments, she goes away, rather vexed that Violet should be so inappreciative.
From Floyd Grandon's Honor by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
You must have thought me rude and inappreciative; but the fact is I was so startled that I forgot to tell you why I went.
From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade
The Forest Laws, made by legislators inappreciative of village difficulties, press hardly on them, and only in a small number of places have Forest Panchayats been established.
From The Case for India by Besant, Annie Wood
Not all culture, however, is equally destructive and inappreciative.
From Steep Trails California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, the Grand Canyon by Muir, John
Have we been cold to her, and inappreciative of her love?
From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.
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