unquenchable

adjective

un·​quench·​able ˌən-ˈkwen-chə-bəl How to pronounce unquenchable (audio)
: unable to be quenched
an unquenchable flame
especially : not capable of being satisfied, quelled, or discouraged
an unquenchable thirst/desire
unquenchable optimism
unquenchably adverb

Examples of unquenchable in a Sentence

from a very early age she displayed an unquenchable curiosity about the natural world
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This cardinal fire sign isn’t afraid to live life to the fullest, often with an unquenchable thirst for a challenge. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Just a really unquenchable thirst. Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 Even the most successful women can struggle with an unquenchable thirst for approval. Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unquenchable

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unquenchable was in the 14th century

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“Unquenchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unquenchable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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