unquenchable

Cannot be extinguished

Unquenchable describes something that cannot be satisfied or extinguished.

An unquenchable thirst persists no matter how much you drink.

Unquenchable curiosity or enthusiasm keeps burning despite obstacles.

The word often carries admiration—suggesting determination or passion that won't be suppressed: Her unquenchable spirit carried her through the ordeal.

desire

longing

Intense, persistent desire

appetite · lust · passion · obsession · ardor · fervor · covetousness · pining · insatiable · burning

thirst

parched

Extremely dry or thirsty

dryness · hydration · water · craving · longing · guzzle · desperate · insatiable · relentless · burning

fire

inferno

Devastating, uncontrollable blaze

conflagration · burning · raging · spreading · consuming · engulfing · eternal · inextinguishable · relentless · fierce

spirit

enthusiasm

Intense eager enjoyment

  • passionIntense emotional drive
  • zealIntense driving devotion
  • fervorIntense emotional intensity

ardor · optimism · hope · curiosity · joy · energy · vitality · exuberance · irrepressible · boundless

determination

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

grit · fortitude · resilience · willpower · persistence · endurance · drive · dedication · commitment · indomitable

Opposites
capacity to be satisfied or extinguished

unquenchablequenchable

Able to be satisfied

extinguishable · satiable · satisfiable · satiated · satisfied

intensity and persistence

unquenchablerestrained

Held under control

controlled · curbed · moderate · subdued · contained

Phrases
Family

quench, quenched, quenching, quenches, quencher, unquenched, quenchable, quenchers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G