unappreciative
Blind to kindness
Unappreciative describes someone who fails to recognize or acknowledge value, effort, or kindness.
An unappreciative person takes things for granted: She felt hurt by his unappreciative response to the meal she'd spent hours preparing.
The word often carries a tone of reproach—suggesting the person *should* feel grateful but doesn't.
Not rewarded with appreciation
- ungratefulLacking appreciation for help
- unthankfulNot expressing gratitude
- entitledHaving rightful claim
- ingratePerson lacking appreciation
discontented · unsatisfied · demanding · selfish · spoiled · graceless · inconsiderate · self-centered
Lacking knowledge of something
- unmindfulLacking awareness or attention
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- inattentiveNot paying attention
- neglectfulFailing to care properly
insensitive · unseeing · unobservant · blind · ignorant · unconscious · unperceptive · clueless
Deliberately not considering
- overlookingFailing to see or consider
- undervaluingJudging below true worth
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
snubbing · scoffing · contemptuous · disdainful · spurning · rejecting · slighting · minimizing
Lacking interest or concern
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- unsympatheticWithout pity or understanding
distant · reserved · unemotional · impassive · apathetic · uncaring · cool · dispassionate
thankless
Not rewarded with appreciation
- ungratefulLacking appreciation for help
- unthankfulNot expressing gratitude
- entitledHaving rightful claim
ingrate · discontented · unsatisfied · demanding · selfish · spoiled · graceless · inconsiderate · self-centered · taking for granted
unaware
Lacking knowledge of something
- unmindfulLacking awareness or attention
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- inattentiveNot paying attention
neglectful · insensitive · unseeing · unobservant · blind · ignorant · unconscious · unperceptive · clueless · thoughtless
disregarding
Deliberately not considering
- overlookingFailing to see or consider
- undervaluingJudging below true worth
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
deprecating · snubbing · scoffing · contemptuous · disdainful · spurning · rejecting · slighting · minimizing · discounting
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
unsympathetic · distant · reserved · unemotional · impassive · apathetic · uncaring · cool · dispassionate · standoffish
unappreciativegrateful
Feeling thankful
appreciative · thankful · beholden · gratified · indebted
unappreciativeappreciative
Feeling or showing gratitude
admiring · discerning · perceptive · respectful · sensitive
precious, appreciate, appreciation, appraise, depreciate, appreciative, unappreciated