Unquenchably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unquenchably

 

[ ʌnˈkwɛntʃəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

intensity of desire

Unquenchably refers to a state or quality of being impossible to satisfy or extinguish. It often describes intense emotions or desires that cannot be fulfilled, such as an unquenchable thirst for knowledge or power.

Synonyms

indefatigably, inextinguishably, insatiably.

Examples of usage

  • She had an unquenchably thirst for adventure.
  • His unquenchably passion for music drove him to practice every day.
  • The unquenchably curiosity of children leads to endless exploration.
  • They faced unquenchably challenges throughout their journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "unquenchably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inextinguivelmente

🇮🇳 अतृप्ति से

🇩🇪 unstillbar

🇮🇩 tak terpuaskan

🇺🇦 невгамовно

🇵🇱 nieugaszalnie

🇯🇵 抑えきれない

🇫🇷 inextinguiblement

🇪🇸 inextinguiblemente

🇹🇷 susturulamaz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 억제할 수 없이

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن إخماده

🇨🇿 neuhasitelně

🇸🇰 neuhasiteľne

🇨🇳 不可抑制地

🇸🇮 neugasljivo

🇮🇸 óslökkvandi

🇰🇿 сөндірілмес

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისად

🇦🇿 söndürülməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inextinguiblemente

Etymology

The word 'unquenchably' is derived from the adjective 'unquenchable', which traces back to the Middle English word 'unquencheable', originating from the Old English 'uncwenche'. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, while 'quenche' is related to the Old French 'quencher', meaning to extinguish or quench, which itself comes from the Latin 'cinctura', meaning to gird or to restrain. The adverbial form 'unquenchably' emerged as the language evolved, reflecting a state of being that is unable to be satisfied or extinguished. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass emotions, desires, and needs that are persistently intense and insatiable, illustrating the profound human experiences of longing and ambition.