unappeasable

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈpē-zə-bəl How to pronounce unappeasable (audio)
Definition of unappeasablenext
1
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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2
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
  1. insatiable
  2. relentless
  3. unquenchable
  4. determined
  5. urgent
  6. grim
  7. avid
  8. persistent
Adjective
  • Both are tied to AI and the insatiable demand to adopt and implement it.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Their insatiable demand has caused shortages in consumer electronics, forcing Apple and other device makers to hike prices.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of insatiable
Adjective
  • The timing of the recording reflects a band whose relentless touring had sharpened both its confidence and its new material.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 July 2026
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers, renowned for their relentless pursuit of championships, faced intense trade speculation last year concerning third baseman Max Muncy.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of relentless
Adjective
  • 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
  • New Trier soccer star Addy Randall has an unquenchable thirst to compete.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of unquenchable
Adjective
  • Plus, Scott has invested in climate action, donating $90 million to the Forests, People, Climate (FPC) collaborative determined to end tropical deforestation.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The industry conversation around funding reform is urgent precisely because this generation deserves a system that matches their ambition and offers them a future.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of urgent
Adjective
  • If Boltanski’s work recalls Saarland’s grim past, Regenera, by another French artist, Benjamin Duquenne, points toward a hopeful future.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • White detailed a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of grim
Adjective
  • The future queen, who is also an avid tennis fan, opted for a double-breasted bright blue suit and styled her hair into a chic ponytail for the event.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Trump will also encounter another former pal – Keir Starmer – who’ll shortly have more time to pursue his avid amateur soccer career after resigning as British prime minister.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.
    — William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
Definition of persistent

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“Unappeasable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unappeasable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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