inconsolable
/,inkən'souləbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled: Describes a state of grief, sorrow, or disappointment so profound that no comfort or consolation can relieve it.
Usage
The adjective inconsolable is used to describe a person, or their emotional state, when they are experiencing extreme sadness that cannot be alleviated by attempts to comfort them. It is a formal and strong word, often used in serious contexts.
Examples
- The mother was inconsolable after the tragic accident.
- He was inconsolable following the loss of his championship match.
- The child was inconsolable when her pet rabbit died.
Advanced Usage
- "inconsolable grief/despair/loss": A common collocation emphasizing the type of profound sadness.
- The news left the family in a state of inconsolable grief.
Variants and Related Words
- Inconsolably (adverb): In a manner that cannot be comforted.
- The baby cried inconsolably for hours.
- Consolable (adjective): Capable of being comforted. (This is the direct antonym of "inconsolable").
Synonyms
- Heartbroken
- Desolate
- Devastated
- Disconsolate
- Unconsolable
Antonyms
- Consolable
- Comforted
- Soothed
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Beyond consolation: Having the same meaning as "inconsolable"; so sad that comfort is impossible.
- She was beyond consolation after hearing the devastating news.
Adjective
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sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
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inconsolable when her son died
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