Disconsolate: meaning, definitions and examples
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disconsolate
[ หdษชskษnหsoสlษชt ]
feeling sad
Disconsolate describes a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that often comes when one is unable to be comforted. It reflects a feeling of despair and a sense of loss.
Synonyms
dejected, despondent, miserable, unhappy
Examples of usage
- She felt disconsolate after receiving the bad news.
- The disconsolate child sat alone in the corner.
- His disconsolate expression told me everything I needed to know.
Translations
Translations of the word "disconsolate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desconsolado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคธเคพเคฆเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช trostlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ putus asa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทััััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zrozpaczony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒๅใซๆฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท inconsolable
๐ช๐ธ desconsolado
๐น๐ท teselli bulamayan
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ก๋ฐ์ง ๋ชปํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุฒููู
๐จ๐ฟ bezรบtฤลกnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezรบteลกnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฏๆ ฐ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ neutolaลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhugsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษhลษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ desconsolado
Etymology
The word 'disconsolate' comes from the Latin 'disconsolatus', where 'dis-' indicates reversal or negation, and 'consolatus' is derived from 'consolari', meaning to comfort or solace. The introduction of the term into English dates back to the 16th century, capturing the notion of being beyond consolation. Over time, it has retained its meaning, often used in literature and poetry to evoke strong emotions of grief and sorrow. Its association with profound sadness has kept it relevant in various contexts, especially in narratives that deal with loss or heartbreak.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,399, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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