insatiable
adjective
in·sa·tia·ble (ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl 
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
insatiability
(ˌ)in-ˌsā-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun insatiableness
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl-nəs
noun insatiably
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-blē
adverb 
Synonyms
- inappeasable
- inextinguishable
- insatiate
- quenchless
- unappeasable
- unquenchable
- unslakable
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Example Sentences
Her desire for knowledge was insatiable. an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Leagues and team owners and sponsors will bray against it, because of their insatiable desire to make money, money and more money. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2021 The Dodgers can appeal to Kershaw’s insatiable desire to win. Mike Digiovanna Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021 Like Cristiano Ronaldo, Toone shares an insatiable desire to keep improving herself, continually setting herself new targets and striving to learn from others. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021 Nor is the bond market proving to be an adequate check on the insatiable desire of politicians to spend other people’s money. Eric Blankenstein, National Review, 15 Sep. 2021 Beyoncé’s insatiable appetite for understanding Black music history and its copious, traditionally overlooked impact widens with every release. Deasia Paige, ELLE, 2 Aug. 2022 Everyone is aware of the insatiable thirst for content that has helped content marketing grow. Marie Hattar, Forbes, 9 June 2022 Inspired by traditional martial arts and set in ancient China, the Kung Fu Panda film series tells the epic tale of wide-eyed Po, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Leagues and team owners and sponsors will bray against it, because of their insatiable desire to make money, money and more money. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2021 The Dodgers can appeal to Kershaw’s insatiable desire to win. Mike Digiovanna Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021 Like Cristiano Ronaldo, Toone shares an insatiable desire to keep improving herself, continually setting herself new targets and striving to learn from others. Asif Burhan, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021 Nor is the bond market proving to be an adequate check on the insatiable desire of politicians to spend other people’s money. Eric Blankenstein, National Review, 15 Sep. 2021 Beyoncé’s insatiable appetite for understanding Black music history and its copious, traditionally overlooked impact widens with every release. Deasia Paige, ELLE, 2 Aug. 2022 Everyone is aware of the insatiable thirst for content that has helped content marketing grow. Marie Hattar, Forbes, 9 June 2022 Inspired by traditional martial arts and set in ancient China, the Kung Fu Panda film series tells the epic tale of wide-eyed Po, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
insatiable
adjective
in·sa·tia·ble in-ˈsā-shə-bəl
: impossible to satisfy
insatiable thirst
insatiable
adjective
as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied an insatiable need for the approval of others Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unquenchable
- insatiate
- urgent
- avid
- quenchless
- unappeasable
- unslakable
- ravenous
- insistent
- inextinguishable
- unsatisfied
- voracious
- unappeased
- inappeasable
- exigent
- importunate
- crying
- yearning
- rapacious
- pressing
- demanding
- clamorous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- satiated
- satisfiable
- satisfied
- satiable
- extinguishable
- satiate
- restrained
- appeasable
- controlled
- curbed