Insatiable

/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Impossible to satisfy; having an unquenchable appetite or desire.
Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore every corner of the city.
Having a constant and strong desire for something that cannot be fully satisfied.
He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge that drove him to read every book he could find.
Relating to something that cannot be satiated or sufficed.
The insatiable demands of the job left him exhausted and overwhelmed.

Etymology

From Latin 'insatiabilis', meaning 'not able to be satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insatiable hunger:
A constant or intense desire for food or more figuratively, for success or knowledge.
insatiable desire:
A longing that cannot be quenched or fulfilled.

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Slang Meanings

Always hungry for more.
He's insatiable when it comes to the latest tech gadgets.
Never satisfied.
Her insatiable nature makes her impossible to please.