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 merger aims to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom’s insatiable appetite for power.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our members have no appetite for an 18th game,” White said ahead of the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ether has recently outperformed bitcoin, typically a sign of improving risk appetite and broader participation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The appetite for consumption hasn’t vanished — it has narrowed.

From MarketWatch

In principle, distributing risk across diverse investors with different horizons and risk appetites enhances financial stability.

From MarketWatch