appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /

NOUN

desire for food, worldly goods

Synonyms

STRONGEST

craving demand fondness greed hunger inclination longing lust passion penchant propensity stomach taste thirst weakness willingness yearning zeal zest

STRONG

appetence appetency gluttony hankering itch liking proclivity ravenousness relish urge voracity yen

WEAK

appetition big eyes soft spot sweet tooth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy disinclination dislike hate hatred indifference lethargy

WEAK

antipathy aversion disgust distaste loathing repulsion revulsion

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One jumping-off point for the paper was the possible psychological effect on traders of an upcoming holiday—which may spark better sentiment and more appetite for risk taking.

From Barron's

But the appetite for footage that took viewers closer to the action didn’t fade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Risk appetite improved slightly after U.S. trade tensions eased.

From The Wall Street Journal

Foreigners’ appetite for U.S. stocks wasn’t rattled last year by the White House’s policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, it serves as an important barometer of underlying market strength and can offer early clues about risk appetite and the durability of a rally.

From Barron's

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