unslaked
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsleɪkd/
- Archaic
- After running for miles, his thirst remained unslaked, prompting him to seek out a cool drink.
Examples
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But we live today in the Triumph of the Will, when no whim of appetite ought to go unslaked.
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The unslaked desire for knowledge can drive a person to seek education and new experiences.
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Despite their efforts, the team's ambition to win the championship remained unslaked after another season of losses.
Synonyms
Feeling unhappy because you did not get what you wanted
Not satisfied because you cannot use your skills or reach your goals
A strong desire, like thirst or ambition, that is not satisfied
Wanting more and not content
Not fully satisfied and still wanting more
Not feeling satisfied because a wish was not met
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Etymology
The word unslaked comes from un- 'not' and slake 'to quench'. So an unslaked thirst or desire is one that is still not 'quenched' or satisfied.