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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But the natural gas problem is limiting their appetite to do so.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The rare companies with balance-sheet capacity, like Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly, have shown little appetite for deals at this scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Oliviero noted that the upcoming sports calendar that includes the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will likely drive up listener appetite for the station.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The latest words of caution from John Flood, head of Americas equities execution services at Goldman, point first to hedge funds — a big source of market appetite lately — heading to the sidelines.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

She grew weaker and lost her appetite, but against all advice, my father simply could not bear to let her go.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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