unquenchable

adjective

un·​quench·​able ˌən-ˈkwen-chə-bəl How to pronounce unquenchable (audio)
: unable to be quenched
an unquenchable flame
especially : not capable of being satisfied, quelled, or discouraged
an unquenchable thirst/desire
unquenchable optimism
unquenchably adverb

Examples of unquenchable in a Sentence

from a very early age she displayed an unquenchable curiosity about the natural world
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquenchable was in the 14th century

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“Unquenchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquenchable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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