Insatiable: meaning, definitions and examples
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insatiable
[ ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl ]
desire for something
Impossible to satisfy; having an insatiable appetite or desire for something. Refers to a never-ending or unquenchable thirst or hunger for something.
Synonyms
never-ending, unquenchable, unstoppable, voracious
Examples of usage
- She had an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
- His insatiable desire for success drove him to work long hours.
- The insatiable appetite of the monster could never be satisfied.
hunger or appetite
Always wanting more; incapable of being satisfied. Refers to a constant craving or yearning that cannot be fulfilled.
Synonyms
gluttonous, greedy, ravenous, unsatisfied
Examples of usage
- His insatiable hunger for power led to his downfall.
- The insatiable appetite of the child for sweets was never satisfied.
Translations
Translations of the word "insatiable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insaciável
🇮🇳 अतृप्त
🇩🇪 unersättlich
🇮🇩 tak terpuaskan
🇺🇦 ненаситний
🇵🇱 nienasycony
🇯🇵 飽くなき
🇫🇷 insatiable
🇪🇸 insaciable
🇹🇷 doyumsuz
🇰🇷 채워지지 않는
🇸🇦 لا يشبع
🇨🇿 nenasytný
🇸🇰 nenásytný
🇨🇳 贪得无厌的
🇸🇮 nepotešljiv
🇮🇸 óseðjandi
🇰🇿 тоймайтын
🇬🇪 გაუმაძღარი
🇦🇿 doyumsuz
🇲🇽 insaciable
Word origin
The word 'insatiable' originated from the Latin word 'insatiabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'un-' and the word 'satiare' meaning 'to satisfy'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, retaining its original meaning of 'not able to be satisfied'. Over the centuries, 'insatiable' has been used to describe various unquenchable desires and appetites, highlighting the human condition of always wanting more.