insatiable

adjective

in·​sa·​tia·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
Synonyms of insatiablenext
: 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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This dynamic Autobot versus Decepticon showdown on the planet Cybertron features an evil planet-sized Transformer called Unicron and its insatiable appetite for destruction. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 May 2026 His insatiable desire to brand everything—from boats, to ballrooms, to bills—exceeds some of the most egomaniacal leaders in history, but these are not new qualities. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 May 2026 NextEra Energy will buy Dominion Energy to create the world’s largest regulated electric utility, aimed at keeping up with AI’s insatiable appetite for electricity. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 May 2026 Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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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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