inappreciative
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of inappreciative
First recorded in 1895–1900; in- 3 + appreciative
Example Sentences
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The Boers, inappreciative of pluck in that form, kept up a steady fire on the wounded trooper and his heroic officer until they were safe out of range.
From Four Months Besieged The Story of Ladysmith by Pearse, H. H. S. (Henry Hiram Steere)
The loss is little to be regretted, since the biographical part of earlier memoirs must have been scanty, and the criticism inappreciative.
From Samuel Johnson by Stephen, Leslie, Sir
Not all culture, however, is equally destructive and inappreciative.
From Steep Trails California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, the Grand Canyon by Muir, John
Wherefore let it be understood that in writing this study I have been speaking entirely for myself, and if any man think me misguided, inappreciative, hypercritical, frivolous, or anything else, why, he is welcome.
From G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study by West, Julius
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
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