insatiable
adjective
in·sa·tia·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈsā-shə-bəl 
: incapable of being satisfied : quenchless
had an insatiable desire for wealth
Synonyms
Examples of insatiable in a Sentence
Her desire for knowledge was insatiable.
an insatiable need for the approval of others
Recent Examples on the Web
Asia, with its rich cultural tapestry, affordable living costs, and diverse landscapes, has emerged as a hotspot for digital nomads seeking to merge their professional obligations with an insatiable wanderlust.
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William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Adèle, by Leila Slimani Adèle, a story about a woman’s insatiable appetites, is easy to devour.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
The story was seemingly made to capture attention: the downfall of a powerful Southern family that also had the true-crime elements that can engage an insatiable audience.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Like any leader, Pettitt now had a public image to maintain: a stream of podcasts and radio shows on which to appear; insatiable social-media platforms to fill with content.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
This world cruise itinerary will appeal to adults of all ages who have an insatiable sense of adventure and yearn to experience other people, places, and cultures.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
From that point, Cooper had a near insatiable drive — and appetite — to not only make pastries and cakes, but also to establish her own brick-and-mortar bakery.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Van Noten didn’t fall prey to fashion’s insatiable appetites that have designers creating dozens of collections a year and mounting extravaganzas around the world.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
The eldest of eleven children, he was put to work at the age of thirteen and became an insatiable autodidact, reading deeply in philosophy.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
William Mullane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Adèle, by Leila Slimani Adèle, a story about a woman’s insatiable appetites, is easy to devour.
—Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
The story was seemingly made to capture attention: the downfall of a powerful Southern family that also had the true-crime elements that can engage an insatiable audience.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Like any leader, Pettitt now had a public image to maintain: a stream of podcasts and radio shows on which to appear; insatiable social-media platforms to fill with content.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
This world cruise itinerary will appeal to adults of all ages who have an insatiable sense of adventure and yearn to experience other people, places, and cultures.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
From that point, Cooper had a near insatiable drive — and appetite — to not only make pastries and cakes, but also to establish her own brick-and-mortar bakery.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Van Noten didn’t fall prey to fashion’s insatiable appetites that have designers creating dozens of collections a year and mounting extravaganzas around the world.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
The eldest of eleven children, he was put to work at the age of thirteen and became an insatiable autodidact, reading deeply in philosophy.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
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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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