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be unappreciative of

[bi ˌʌnəˈpriːʃətɪv əv]
verb phrase
ser ingrato com; não apreciar; não reconhecer o valor de
1. to fail to recognize or acknowledge the value, effort, or kindness of someone or something; to show lack of gratitude
He was unappreciative of all the help his mother had given him over the years.
Ele era ingrato com toda a ajuda que sua mãe lhe tinha dado ao longo dos anos.
2. to not properly value or be thankful for something received
She seemed unappreciative of the gift despite his sincere efforts.
Ela parecia não apreciar o presente apesar dos seus sinceros esforços.
Synonyms
be ungrateful forfail to appreciatenot valuebe thankless aboutnot recognize
Antonyms
be appreciative ofbe grateful forvaluerecognizebe thankful for

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser ingrato com; não apreciar
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser ingrato; não valorizar
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser ingrato; não reconhecer
Standard usage
Portugal
ser ingrato; não apreciar; desvalorizar
Common usage, may also use 'desprezar' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite the hand that feeds you
look a gift horse in the mouth
not know what you have until it's gone
fail to give credit where credit is due
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