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Definition of unquenchable

unquenchable

/ʌnˈkwɛntʃəbəl/
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Adverb:unquenchably
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• adjective

1

Impossible to satisfy, slake, or appease (especially of thirst, appetite, or desire).

Example

"From an early age, the young astronomer possessed an unquenchable thirst for knowledge about the cosmos."

2

Impossible to extinguish, put out, or suppress (especially of fire, passion, or spirit).

Example

"Even after facing numerous professional setbacks, her unquenchable spirit inspired everyone in the studio."

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• Rhymes for unquenchable

• Nearby Words

unqualified
unquantifiable
unquantified
unquenchable
unquenched
unquestionable
unquestionably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' (not), the Old English verb 'cwencan' (to extinguish, put out), and the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unquenchable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unquenchable
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