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insatiable

//ɪnˈseɪʃəbl//
English Definition
Impossible to satisfy.
中文释义
贪得无厌的;不知足的
Example Sentence

The young astronomer's insatiable curiosity about the formation of galaxies drove her to spend countless nights analyzing telescope data.

这位年轻天文学家对星系形成的永不知足的好奇心,驱使她花费无数夜晚分析望远镜数据。

Synonyms
unquenchable voracious unappeasable
Antonyms
satisfiable content
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(不) + sati(满足) → 填不满。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “insatiable”?

  1. A A disease or ailment; a problem.
  2. B Deep-seated hostility.
  3. C Ill-mannered; crude.
  4. D Impossible to satisfy.
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D — Impossible to satisfy.. “insatiable” means Impossible to satisfy..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Impossible to satisfy.”?

  1. A enmity
  2. B uncouth
  3. C malady
  4. D insatiable
Show answer

D — insatiable. “insatiable” means Impossible to satisfy..

Common questions about “insatiable”

What does “insatiable” mean?

insatiable — Impossible to satisfy.. In Chinese: 贪得无厌的;不知足的.

How do you pronounce “insatiable”?

insatiable is pronounced //ɪnˈseɪʃəbl//.

How is “insatiable” used in a sentence?

The young astronomer's insatiable curiosity about the formation of galaxies drove her to spend countless nights analyzing telescope data. (这位年轻天文学家对星系形成的永不知足的好奇心,驱使她花费无数夜晚分析望远镜数据。)

What are synonyms for “insatiable”?

unquenchable, voracious, unappeasable — all close in meaning to insatiable (Impossible to satisfy.).

What is the opposite of “insatiable”?

satisfiable, content — each the opposite of insatiable (Impossible to satisfy.).

Is “insatiable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. insatiable is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “insatiable”?

in(不) + sati(满足) → 填不满。

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