What does unquenchable mean?
Unquenchable means That cannot be quenched..
Unquenchable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
That cannot be quenched..
Example Sentences
After a twelve-mile run in the hot sun, his thirst felt unquenchable.
Alas! thus ever does the weakness of our nature rebuke its strength, and genius is brought to the level—ay, below the level—of common humanity, by an unquenchable thirst for its applause.
With an unquenchable enthusiasm for locomotives and their work, at an early age I had commenced to keep engine and traffic-recording notebooks, compiled in a schoolboy's round hand.
President Trump did not need to warp intelligence to justify his decision. But he did anyway, to satisfy his unquenchable ego.
Synonyms for unquenchable
Antonyms for unquenchable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unquenchable
- most unquenchable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unquenchable?
Common synonyms include insatiable, quenchless, insatiate, unsatiable.
What is the opposite of unquenchable?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unquenchable in a sentence?
After a twelve-mile run in the hot sun, his thirst felt unquenchable.
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