insatiable

adjective

in·​sa·​tia·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
insatiableness noun
insatiably adverb

Examples of insatiable in a Sentence

Her desire for knowledge was insatiable. an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Studio Pow Form: Feature Genre: Thriller / horror Summary: An impoverished single mother struggles to hold on to her sanity as she’s forced into extreme measures to satisfy her son’s insatiable, inhuman appetite. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 An impoverished single mother struggles to hold on to her sanity as she’s forced into extreme measures to satisfy her son’s insatiable, inhuman appetite. Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Leonardo da Vinci's insatiable curiosity and quest for knowledge led to tremendous advances in science and the arts. David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024 And the platform is also grappling with the insatiable demand for training data from AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for insatiable 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English insaciable, from Anglo-French, from Latin insatiabilis, from in- + satiare to satisfy — more at satiate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of insatiable was in the 15th century

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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insatiable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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insatiable

adjective
in·​sa·​tia·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
: impossible to satisfy
insatiable thirst
an insatiable desire for knowledge
insatiably adverb

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