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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Salah rightfully gets the headlines for his insatiable attacking output, but Saturday afternoon at the Vitality Stadium was a reminder that such incredible performances cannot be lauded without acknowledging the solid defensive foundation that has been built behind him. Mark Carey, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 But with Russia believed to be losing tens of thousands of troops each month, there is little chance that Pyongyang will be able to fully satisfy Moscow's insatiable demand for additional manpower. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Shares of the chipmaker rose over 2% on Tuesday, and shares are up about 5% so far in 2025 after rising 171% in 2024 and nearly 239% in 2023, reflecting insatiable demand for the company’s artificial intelligence chips. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025 Firefighters continue to battle the insatiable fires, while robust winds coupled with dry conditions in the fire zones could continue complicating firefighting efforts into next week, according to CNN. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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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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