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

Examples of insatiable in a Sentence

Her desire for knowledge was insatiable.

an insatiable need for the approval of others

Recent Examples on the Web

Leonardo da Vinci's insatiable curiosity and quest for knowledge led to tremendous advances in science and the arts. —David Morgan, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024

And the platform is also grappling with the insatiable demand for training data from AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024

Acknowledging the Deadheads’ insatiable appetite for their music, the members of the Dead reconvened regularly for more than two decades in various configurations, nearly all of which included Lesh. —Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024

Coupled with our research and the insights from Russell Reynolds and Korn Ferry, one thing is clear: Now and in the future, C-suite executives need to demonstrate inquisitiveness, agility, humility and an insatiable appetite for learning like no generation before them. —Kelly Lockwood Primus, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

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 (ˈ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl 

: impossible to satisfy

insatiable thirst

an insatiable desire for knowledge

insatiably

-blē 

adverb