unappreciation

English

Etymology

un- +‎ appreciation

Noun

unappreciation (uncountable)

  1. Lack of appreciation; failure to appreciate; ingratitude.
    Synonym: inappreciation
    • 2003, Robert J. Wicks, Richard D. Parsons, Donald Capps, Clinical handbook of pastoral counseling, page 116:
      To delve in an ongoing exploration of this action is to convey unappreciation for a "true expression of gratitude" and may lead the giver to feelings of shame...
    • 2007 July 2, Edward Rothstein, “Classical Music Imperiled: Can You Hear the Shrug?”, in New York Times‎:
      Music unappreciation: A new book by Lawrence Kramer laments the dwindling enthusiasm for classical music and examines what could be lost.
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