Meaning & Definition of word "Insatiable"

Insatiable

/ɪnˈseɪʃəbl/

adjective:

  • 1. Impossible to satisfy; having an unquenchable appetite or desire.
    • Example: Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore every corner of the city.
  • 2. Having a constant and strong desire for something that cannot be fully satisfied.
    • Example: He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge that drove him to read every book he could find.
  • 3. Relating to something that cannot be satiated or sufficed.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

insatiate:

Similar to insatiable; cannot be satisfied.

satiate:

To satisfy fully; to fill to excess.

Slang Meanings of insatiable

Meaning: Always hungry for more.

Example Sentence: He's insatiable when it comes to the latest tech gadgets.

Meaning: Never satisfied.

Example Sentence: Her insatiable nature makes her impossible to please.