Disconsolate: meaning, definitions and examples

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disconsolate

 

[ หŒdษชskษ™nหˆsoสŠlษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconsolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคพเคฆเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trostlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ putus asa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทัƒั‚ั–ัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrozpaczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒๅ˜†ใซๆšฎใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inconsolable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconsolado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teselli bulamayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„๋กœ๋ฐ›์ง€ ๋ชปํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽุฒูŽู‘ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezรบtฤ›ลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezรบteลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฏๆ…ฐ่—‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neutolaลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhugsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™hลŸษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.