insatiable

adjective

in·​sa·​tia·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
Synonyms of insatiable
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
insatiability
(ˌ)in-ˌsā-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
noun
insatiableness
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
noun
insatiably
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-blē How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
adverb

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Her desire for knowledge was insatiable. an insatiable need for the approval of others
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With her solo career, Jade has pushed harder than ever before, fueled by an insatiable hunger for true pop greatness. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026 Trump’s presidency seems rooted in a policy du jour mindset which responds first and foremost to pleasuring his insatiable ego. — Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 California is flush with dumb money and bad judgment, and an insatiable romance with an epic 1,200-mile shoreline. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Semiconductor stocks have soared on expectations that companies will lock in hefty profits because of the AI boom’s insatiable demand for chips. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 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

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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 29 Oct. 2026.

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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
-blē How to pronounce insatiable (audio)
adverb
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