appreciativeness

Showing genuine thanks

Appreciativeness is the quality of being appreciative—showing gratitude or recognition of value.

The word is rarely used; grateful, thankful, or simply appreciative serve most contexts better.

Her appreciativeness for small gestures made gift-giving a pleasure.

gratitude

thankfulness

Appreciative state of mind

indebtedness · contentment · blessing · grace · cherish · heartfelt · warmth · generosity · kindness · acknowledgment

valuing

esteem

Favorable opinion of worth

evaluation · recognition · admiration · regard · respect · prize · treasure · cherishing · honoring · high regard

awareness

mindfulness

Awareness of the present

realization · insight · understanding · sensitivity · attentiveness · discernment · recognition · comprehension · noticing · alertness

receptiveness

open-mindedness

Acceptance of differing viewpoints

responsiveness · tolerance · curiosity · engagement · thoughtfulness · consideration · flexibility · welcoming · nonjudgmental · amenable

Opposites
gratitude and recognition

appreciativenessingratitude

Lack of appreciation

ungratefulness · thanklessness · unthankfulness · entitlement · taking for granted

valuation of worth

appreciativenessindifference

Lack of interest

disregard · insensitivity · obtuseness · dismissiveness · censure

receptivity to positive qualities

appreciativenessindifference

Lack of interest

insensitivity · unresponsiveness · obtuseness · obliviousness · blindness

Family

appreciate, appreciation, depreciate, appreciative, appreciated, appreciable, unappreciated, appreciating, appreciably

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G