Unquenchable

usgb/ʌnˈkwentʃəbl/
adjective

Unable to be satisfied or stopped.

He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
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Often appears as...

  • unquenchable thirst
  • unquenchable desire
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Emotional Intensity

Used to express a deep, often emotional need that can't be easily ignored or denied.

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Her unquenchable passion for social justice drove her to rally.
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Not Literal

Often figurative, describing strong desires rather than actual physical thirst.

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His unquenchable curiosity made him an excellent detective.
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Hyperbolic

Can be an exaggeration to emphasize the intensity of a need or desire.

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She spoke of her unquenchable longing for adventure.
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