Unquenchable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkwɛntʃəbəl/

Definitions of unquenchable

adjective unable to be satisfied or extinguished

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler had an unquenchable thirst for juice.

A2 She had an unquenchable desire to travel the world.

B1 His unquenchable ambition drove him to succeed in his career.

B2 The explorer had an unquenchable curiosity about the ancient ruins.

C1 Her unquenchable passion for music led her to become a professional musician.

C2 The writer's unquenchable creativity resulted in multiple best-selling novels.

Examples of unquenchable in a Sentence

formal The scientist's curiosity was unquenchable, driving him to explore every corner of the unknown.

informal Once she starts shopping, her desire for new clothes is unquenchable.

slang His thirst for adventure is absolutely unquenchable - he's always looking for the next thrill.

figurative The fire of passion between them was unquenchable, burning brighter with each passing day.

Grammatical Forms of unquenchable

• past tense: unquenched
• plural: unquenchables
• comparative: more unquenchable
• superlative: most unquenchable
• present tense: unquenchable
• future tense: will be unquenchable
• perfect tense: has been unquenchable
• continuous tense: is unquenchable
• singular: unquenchable
• positive degree: unquenchable
• infinitive: to unquench
• gerund: unquenching
• participle: unquenched

Origin and Evolution of unquenchable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unquenchable' originated from the Old English word 'cweancan', which means to extinguish or put out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unquenchable' has retained its original meaning of not able to be extinguished, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe intense desires or passions that cannot be satisfied.