Inconsolably: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconsolably
[ ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbli ]
emotional state
Inconsolably refers to a manner of being unable to be comforted or consoled, especially after a significant loss or sorrow. It describes an overwhelming degree of grief or sadness that renders attempts at comforting futile. This term is often used in contexts involving deep emotional pain, where the affected individual seems beyond the reach of solace. When someone is inconsolably upset, no amount of support or reassurance appears to alleviate their distress.
Synonyms
devastatingly, heartbreakingly, unconsolably
Examples of usage
- She wept inconsolably after the funeral.
- He stood inconsolably at the graveside, unable to accept the loss.
- The child cried inconsolably for his missing toy.
- Despite efforts to comfort her, she remained inconsolably heartbroken.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconsolably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inconsolavelmente
🇮🇳 अविनाशीय रूप से
🇩🇪 untröstlich
🇮🇩 tak terhibur
🇺🇦 незаспокійливо
🇵🇱 niepocieszony
🇯🇵 慰められないほど
🇫🇷 inconsolablement
🇪🇸 inconsolablemente
🇹🇷 teselli edilemez bir şekilde
🇰🇷 위로받을 수 없게
🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن تعزيزه
🇨🇿 nepotěšitelně
🇸🇰 neutešiteľne
🇨🇳 无法安慰地
🇸🇮 neutolažljivo
🇮🇸 óhuggandi
🇰🇿 жай таппай
🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი
🇦🇿 sakinləşdirilmədən
🇲🇽 inconsolablemente
Etymology
The word 'inconsolably' derives from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'consolable' which means 'able to be comforted.' 'Consolable' comes from Latin 'consolari', where 'con-' means 'together' and 'solari' means 'to comfort.' The adverb form 'inconsolably' evolved in English during the 19th century as the language incorporated more terms that describe emotional states in nuanced ways. This term has become significant in literary and poetic contexts, often used to evoke the depth of human sorrow and the challenges of emotional healing.