Unconsolable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconsolable

 

[ ˌʌn.kənˈsoʊ.lə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotion description

Unconsolable refers to a state of deep sadness or grief in which a person is unable to be comforted or consoled. This emotional state can occur after a significant loss or tragedy, leaving the individual feeling hopeless and desolate.

Synonyms

despondent, devastated, disconsolate, heartbroken, inconsolable

Examples of usage

  • She was unconsolable after her pet passed away.
  • The family remained unconsolable at the funeral.
  • He felt unconsolable grief following the separation.
  • Despite the efforts of his friends, he was unconsolable.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconsolable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconsolável

🇮🇳 अवशोषित

🇩🇪 untröstlich

🇮🇩 tak terhibur

🇺🇦 незаспокоєнний

🇵🇱 niepocieszony

🇯🇵 慰められない

🇫🇷 inconsolable

🇪🇸 inconsolable

🇹🇷 teselli edilemeyen

🇰🇷 위로받지 못하는

🇸🇦 غير القابل للتعزية

🇨🇿 neutěšitelný

🇸🇰 neutešiteľný

🇨🇳 无法安慰的

🇸🇮 neutolažljiv

🇮🇸 óhuggandi

🇰🇿 жарағатсыз

🇬🇪 არაჩვეულებრივი

🇦🇿 comfort edilməz

🇲🇽 inconsolable

Word origin

The word 'unconsolable' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not,' and the root word 'consolable,' which comes from the Latin 'consolabilis,' meaning 'able to be comforted.' The Latin term itself is formed from 'con-' (together) and 'solari' (to comfort or soothe). The usage of 'unconsolable' can be traced back to the early 19th century, reflecting a time when literature and psychology began to explore deep emotional states and the profound impacts of grief. As society's understanding of emotional health evolved, so did the language to describe such complex feelings, leading to the formal recognition of terms like 'unconsolable' in English. Over time, it has come to be particularly associated with intense mourning and despair.