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

Example Sentences

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The move shows appetite for AI chips is robust and that suppliers are struggling to meet demand despite some investors’ concerns that high spending commitments are creating an AI bubble that is waiting to burst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tesla’s successes, however, helped pave the way for Musk to keep SpaceX private in the midst of a new appetite from investors around the world to fuel money into another improbable manufacturing startup.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was little appetite in Washington for a prolonged closure after last fall’s record-breaking government shutdown, which stretched from Oct.

From MarketWatch

The pressure reflects renewed concerns about artificial-intelligence disruption and enterprise appetites for traditional software offerings.

From MarketWatch

Investor appetite for alternatives is there, if any other company can step up to the plate this earnings season.

From Barron's

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