What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ingracious
Example
His ingracious behavior towards the waiter was unacceptable. [ingracious: adjective]
Example
She showed ingraciousness by not thanking her friend for the gift. [ingraciousness: noun]
unappreciative
Example
He was unappreciative of all the hard work his team had put in. [unappreciative: adjective]
Example
She came across as unappreciative when she didn't say thank you for the compliment. [unappreciative: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unappreciative is more commonly used than ingracious in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between ingracious and unappreciative?
Both words are formal and may not be commonly used in casual conversation. However, unappreciative may be more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, while ingracious may be more limited in its usage.
