insatiable
adjective
in·sa·tia·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl 
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
Examples of insatiable in a Sentence
Her desire for knowledge was insatiable.
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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At the conclusion of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, the hostile government is toppling under the weight of the insatiable leader’s need to be loved, the cynicism of his followers, and the conflicts between the inner circle of the regime.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
The track arrives with a music video, directed by Brown, that finds Water From Your Eyes trapped in an endless loop of television as both participants in and insatiable viewers of a barrage of shows and commercials.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Need for admiration Narcissists have an insatiable need for admiration and validation from others, while those with big egos may be more self-contained in their sense of superiority.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
At the conclusion of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, the hostile government is toppling under the weight of the insatiable leader’s need to be loved, the cynicism of his followers, and the conflicts between the inner circle of the regime.
—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insatiable
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insatiable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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