in·sa·tia·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl 
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
in·sa·tia·bil·i·ty
(¦)inˌsāshə¦bilətē
-lətē,
-i sometimes -shēə-
: the quality or state of being insatiable
Examples of insatiable in a Sentence
Adjective
Her desire for knowledge was insatiable.
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.
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The raise also underscores the astronomical costs these frontier companies face to keep pace with the insatiable demand for compute power.
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Adjective
Potter said the insatiable thirst for low fares is what created low-cost carriers like Spirit, Frontier, and others.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.
—
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
The raise also underscores the astronomical costs these frontier companies face to keep pace with the insatiable demand for compute power.
—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insatiable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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insatiable
adjective
in·sa·tia·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl
: impossible to satisfy
insatiable thirst
an insatiable desire for knowledge
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