quench
verb (used with object)
to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
unquenchable
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a word derived from
quench.
Example Sentences
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Mario Carneiro, a younger man who sometimes clashes with Mr. de Moura, possesses an unquenchable passion for formalizing proofs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
A man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
In 2017, he developed an unquenchable thirst that compelled him to guzzle up to 15 liters of fluids a day.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
But when a narcissistic gorgon is also viciously funny, what you get is Kristoffer Borgli’s smart dark satire about the seemingly unquenchable thirst for center stage.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
More than ever he missed the unquenchable cheerfulness of Pippin.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
