insatiable
word
Definition
Never satisfied; always wanting more, no matter how much you already have. Often used for hunger, desires, or curiosity.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal or literary; often paired with nouns like 'appetite', 'desire', 'curiosity', or 'thirst'. Not typically used for physical objects. Implies an extreme, never-ending want.
Spanish: insaciablePortuguese (BR): insaciávelPortuguese (PT): insaciávelChinese (Simplified): 难以满足的 - 贪得无厌的Chinese (Traditional): 難以滿足的 - 貪得無厭的Hindi: अतृप्त - असंतुष्ट (इच्छा या भूख)Arabic: لا يشبع - نهمBengali: অতৃপ্ত - অপ্রশমিতRussian: ненасытныйJapanese: 飽くなきVietnamese: không thể thoả mãn - không bao giờ đủKorean: 채울 수 없는 - 만족할 줄 모르는Turkish: doymak bilmezUrdu: لامحدود - نہ ختم ہونے والاIndonesian: tak terpuaskan - tidak pernah puas
Example Sentences
He has an insatiable appetite for chocolate.
basic
She feels an insatiable curiosity about space.
basic
His insatiable thirst for knowledge makes him a great researcher.
natural
Even after hours of talking, her insatiable desire for gossip wasn't fulfilled.
natural
The children are insatiable, always asking for more toys.
basic
When it comes to adventure, he’s truly insatiable.
natural