unappeased

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not calmed, satisfied, or made less angry

   The unappeased crowd continued to demand an explanation.

2. 2
   adj

   continuing because a desire or need has not been fulfilled

   Her unappeased curiosity led her to reopen the case.

Formed from un-, 'not,' and appeased, the past participle of appease. Appease comes through Old French from a phrase meaning 'to bring to peace.'

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