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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The Alina is one of the latest residential projects to be completed in Boca Raton, further cushioning the city’s luxury market and quenching an apparent insatiable hunger for high-end living. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025 Meanwhile, the insatiable demand for energy from the AI industry can only compound the problem if things become more expensive. Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025 Cynthia’s husband, Peter Thomas, drove a wedge between the two with his insatiable need for camera time and his habit of getting involved in the women’s business. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025 With appetites for true crime documentaries seemingly insatiable, some viewers will be perplexed and even frustrated at how the directors don’t want to play investigative reporter or detective. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 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 27 Jun. 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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