insatiable — impossible to satisfy or fulfill; having an extremely strong desire for something that cannot be satisfied
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to satisfy or fulfill; having an extremely strong desire for something that cannot be satisfied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cat has an insatiable need for cardboard boxes, even though she has 47 expensive toys.
- She had an insatiable curiosity about ancient civilizations.
- His insatiable ambition led him to work 16 hours a day, fueled entirely by coffee and determination.
insatiable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl/]
impossible to satisfy or fulfill; having an extremely strong desire for something that cannot be satisfied
Endless hunger that cannot be satisfied
At every table, still unable - insatiable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insatiabilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'satiabilis' (able to be satisfied), which comes from 'satiare' meaning 'to satisfy' or 'to fill'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + satiable (able to be satisfied, from Latin satiare meaning to satisfy) = insatiable (not able to be satisfied)
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📝Examples
“My cat has an insatiable need for cardboard boxes, even though she has 47 expensive toys.”
“She had an insatiable curiosity about ancient civilizations.”
“His insatiable ambition led him to work 16 hours a day, fueled entirely by coffee and determination.”
“The company's insatiable pursuit of profit eventually damaged its reputation.”
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