UNAPPEASABLE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

unappeasable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈpē-zə-bəl

Definition of unappeasable

as in insatiable

incapable of being satisfied it turned out that the public's appetite for sadistic horror movies was not unappeasable after all

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as in relentless

showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose warned that the nation was dealing with an unappeasable enemy

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Recent Examples of unappeasable Surely giving up the unappeasable hunger can’t be the answer. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 This lesson may finally hit home on Friday, when the big-hearted Sun in your foundational fourth house clashes with unappeasable Saturn in your relationship realm. — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022 In 2022, his compulsion to sing and pick his guitar and ramble the roads is undiminished and, evidently, unappeasable. — Jody Rosen, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Such leaders are unappeasable because their goals can never be reached. — Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022 Activists will decry the shift as hippie-punching aimed at mollifying an unappeasable hard right, while moderates will blame the activists for continuing to tar the party's image with unpopular radical stances. — Noah Millman, The Week, 25 June 2021 This unappeasable hostility is a problem for Israel, for America, and for the Democratic Party. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 May 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unappeasable

Adjective

The zaobanchu during Qianlong’s reign comprised nearly one thousand artisans, who worked out of fear to serve the demands of the insatiable emperor who would sometimes dole out severe punishments, like taking away a year’s salary.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Add to the mix what seems to be an insatiable demand for debt by tech companies to build data centers and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of insatiable

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The gross margin outlook was a bit lower than expected, with Kress attributing the crunch to the relentless rise in memory prices, both for the remainder of this fiscal year and for fiscal 2028.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Fans, artists, and leaders across all industries are mourning the star whose relentless optimism, grace, and resilience was a shining light.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of relentless

Adjective

The film frames spirituality as both a visceral response to injustice, and an unquenchable thirst to cure it.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026
He’s known for his booming, borderline hits, but his unquenchable thirst to dole out those hits often leaves him badly out of position.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of unquenchable

Adjective

With his newfound resolve/death wish, Jacob is determined to keep his sister’s and nephew’s killers on that bridge until backup arrives.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

This is becoming more urgent, Azam says, as these disasters become more frequent, but experts lack data to better identify the areas that are most at risk of future disasters like this.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Amol Rajan, the BBC Radio 4 Today show presenter, has called for urgent action to save the UK national broadcaster from an existential emergency.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of urgent

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Off set, Curry was an avid horticulturalist and worked on gardens across his own residences as well as in the homes of friends—among them, Freddie Mercury.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
The strong first half comes as Lego continues to expand its product catalog, capturing new customers and retaining its already avid fan base of brick builders.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of avid

Adjective

In practice, continual criticism from an investor, an outpouring of negative public sentiment, a prolonged issue at home, or persistent conflict within the executive team can begin to command disproportionate mental resources.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
America’s debt burden is rising faster than estimates just a few years ago, exacerbated by persistent deficits and soaring interest payments.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

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