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insatiable

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased.

Pronunciation

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ihnsayshuhbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.

noun

  1. One who or that which cannot be satiated.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased; very greedy.

Used this way, insatiable is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.

Emotional tone
Slightly negative
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Strong
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Critical or judgemental
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

Nearby words

  • unsatisfiable , rarer, so it draws attention

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insatiable appetiteinsatiable desireinsatiable thirstinsatiable hungerinsatiable ambitioninsatiable greedinsatiable demandsinsatiable lust

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More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: not satiable

unsatisfiedunsatisfiableRare

Antonyms

Sense: not satiable

satiatedsatiateRare

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