Appreciativeness

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The quality of being grateful or thankful is known, while it also reflects an awareness of and sensitivity to the value and significance of people or experiences
2. This characteristic denotes an active recognition and valuing of the kindness or contributions of others, encapsulating both gratitude and awareness
3. It encapsulates a mindset that cherishes and acknowledges acts of kindness, highlighting a deep understanding of the worth of relationships and experiences

Etymology: Appreciativeness is a plain English compound: the adjective "appreciative" with the suffix "-ness" attached. The adjective itself is built from "appreciate" plus "-ive", a suffix that came into English through Old French "-if" from Latin "-īvus", meaning having the nature of or tending toward something. "Appreciate" traces back to Latin "appretiare", to set a price on something, which is also where the idea of valuing things comes from. The suffix "-ness" is the older English part. It descends from Old English "-nes", which was used to turn adjectives into nouns naming a quality, and it was carried through Middle English "-nesse" into modern English. Attaching it to "appreciative" yields a noun for the state of being appreciative, or the quality of gratitude.

Synonyms: gratitude, thankfulness

Antonyms: ingratitude