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insatiate

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Word origin: From Latin satiare, to satisfy, from satis, enough.

In a sentence

Insatiate in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing insatiate in a sentence.

His insatiate ambition drove him to pursue ever greater power long after most would have been content.

His insatiate appetite for recognition meant that no honor, however great, satisfied him for long.

Synonyms
Antonyms
satisfiedcontentfulfilled
Usage & nuance

Using “insatiate” well

Insatiate describes a desire that can never be satisfied, and it is a near-synonym of the more common insatiable. It contrasts with content and fulfilled.

Common questions

Questions about “insatiate

Insatiate (adjective) means impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Here is insatiate used in an example sentence: "His insatiate ambition drove him to pursue ever greater power long after most would have been content." Another example: "His insatiate appetite for recognition meant that no honor, however great, satisfied him for long."
Common synonyms for insatiate include insatiable, voracious, unquenchable.
Antonyms of insatiate include satisfied, content, fulfilled.
Insatiate clusters with insatiable, voracious, and unquenchable. Its antonyms satisfied, content, and fulfilled mark the contrast.
Yes. Insatiate is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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