Definition

A state of having an unquenchable desire or appetite that cannot be satisfied.

Example

Her insatiableness for knowledge drove her to read every book she could find.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people have an insatiableness for more money?

Yeah, it's like they can never have enough, no matter what they achieve.

It's pretty wild to think about how that insatiableness affects their happiness.

Totally! Sometimes, less really is more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insatiableness → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "satiare" (meaning to satisfy), and "-ness" (meaning a state or quality). The word describes the state of being not satisfied or having an unquenchable desire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not satisfied' ('in-') and 'to satisfy' ('satiare') to remember that insatiableness means a state of never being satisfied.

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