unsatiated

Thân thiện

The child's curiosity remained unsatiated after reading the first book.

Definition

Adjective: - Not having been satisfied: Describes a state where a desire, need, or appetite has not been fulfilled or met. It implies a continuing sense of want or lack.

Usage and Examples

The adjective unsatiated is used to describe a person, feeling, or need that remains unfulfilled. - After the small snack, his hunger remained unsatiated. - Her curiosity about the ancient ruins was unsatiated even after reading several books. - The company's unsatiated demand for growth led to aggressive new strategies.

Advanced Usage

• "unsatiated by...": Used to specify what failed to provide satisfaction.
  • He was unsatiated by the vague explanations and demanded more details.
• Often used in more formal, literary, or academic contexts to convey a deep or persistent lack of fulfillment.

Variants and Related Words

• Unsated (adj.): A direct synonym, also meaning not satisfied.
• Insatiable (adj.): Describes a desire or appetite that is impossible to satisfy. (Note: This is a stronger, more permanent state than "unsatiated," which can be temporary).
• Satiated (adj.): The opposite state; fully satisfied.
• Sate (v.): To satisfy fully.

Synonyms

• Unfulfilled
• Unsatisfied
• Unquenched (often used for thirst or desire)

Antonyms

• Satiated
• Satisfied
• Fulfilled
• Quenched

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not having been satisfied

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unsated
• unsatisfied