Antonyms for insatiableness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-sey-shuh-buhl, -shee-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈseɪ ʃə bəl, -ʃi ə-


Definition of insatiableness

Origin :
  • early 15c., insaciable, from Old French insaciable (13c.), or directly from Late Latin insatiabilis "not to be satisfied," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + satiabilis, from satiare (see satiate). Related: Insatiably.
  • As in edacity : noun voracity
  • As in greed : noun overwhelming desire for more
Example sentences :
  • Bitterly, Marschner clenched his fist at this insatiableness.
  • Extract from : « Men in War » by Andreas Latzko
  • Moreover, the insatiableness of our desires asserts our personal imperishableness.
  • Extract from : « Tablets » by Amos Bronson Alcott
  • On his forehead are two horns—I think, of sea-shell—to indicate his insatiableness and instability.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painters, Volume V (of 5) » by John Ruskin
  • We recognize, however, without difficulty, the peril of insatiableness and immodesty in the pleasures of Art.
  • Extract from : « The Eagle's Nest » by John Ruskin
  • Less recognized, but therefore more perilous, the insatiableness and immodesty of Science tempt us through our very virtues.
  • Extract from : « The Eagle's Nest » by John Ruskin

Synonyms for insatiableness

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