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Definition of unsated

unsated

/ʌnˈseɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Not satisfied, appeased, or fulfilled to full capacity, especially regarding an appetite, desire, or curiosity.

Example

"Despite reading dozens of books on the subject, her curiosity about ancient civilizations remained unsated."

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• Rhymes for unsated

• Nearby Words

unsalvageable
unsanctioned
unsanitary
unsated
unsatiated
unsatisfactorily
unsatisfactory

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'sated', the past participle of 'sate', which derives from Middle English 'saten' and Old English 'sæd' (meaning full or weary of), sharing an Indo-European root with Latin 'satis' (enough).

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