UNSLAKABLE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

unslakable

adjective

ˌən-ˈslā-kə-bəl

Definition of unslakable

as in insatiable

incapable of being satisfied an unslakable yearning to explore the far-off corners of the globe

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Recent Examples of unslakable But for years, the lake was an afterthought in the state’s unslakable thirst for economic growth. — Evan Bush, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2022 With so many stuck at home doom-scrolling, there was unslakable need for his brand of musical comedy relief. — Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022 Russia, to which 80% of the country’s booze went, had an unslakable thirst for it. — The Economist, 28 Mar. 2018

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Adjective

In June, Apple announced price increases on MacBooks and iPads due to the memory crunch, which is being driven by insatiable demand for AI chips and servers.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The zaobanchu during Qianlong’s reign comprised nearly one thousand artisans, who worked out of fear to serve the demands of the insatiable emperor who would sometimes dole out severe punishments, like taking away a year’s salary.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of insatiable

Adjective

The film frames spirituality as both a visceral response to injustice, and an unquenchable thirst to cure it.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026
He’s known for his booming, borderline hits, but his unquenchable thirst to dole out those hits often leaves him badly out of position.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of unquenchable

Adjective

This is becoming more urgent, Azam says, as these disasters become more frequent, but experts lack data to better identify the areas that are most at risk of future disasters like this.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Amol Rajan, the BBC Radio 4 Today show presenter, has called for urgent action to save the UK national broadcaster from an existential emergency.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of urgent

Adjective

Off set, Curry was an avid horticulturalist and worked on gardens across his own residences as well as in the homes of friends—among them, Freddie Mercury.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
The strong first half comes as Lego continues to expand its product catalog, capturing new customers and retaining its already avid fan base of brick builders.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of avid

Adjective

Now in his early nineties, Gregory (My Dinner with André, NYFF19) shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by this delightful, enormously moving document of his inextinguishable creative spark.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Aside from virtually inextinguishable flames fueled by molten pitch, the payloads likely included toxic ingredients like camphor and arsenic.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026

Definition of inextinguishable

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