Unconsolably: meaning, definitions and examples
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unconsolably
[ ʌnˈkənˌso͞oləblē ]
expressing grief
In a way that shows extreme sorrow or grief that cannot be comforted or alleviated. It describes a state of being where someone cannot find solace or relief from their emotional pain.
Synonyms
despondently, heartbreakingly, inconsolably.
Examples of usage
- She wept unconsolably at the funeral.
- He sat unconsolably in his room after the news.
- The children cried unconsolably after losing their pet.
Translations
Translations of the word "unconsolably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inconsolavelmente
🇮🇳 असंगत रूप से
🇩🇪 untröstlich
🇮🇩 tak terhibur
🇺🇦 неутішно
🇵🇱 niepocieszająco
🇯🇵 慰められずに
🇫🇷 inconsolablement
🇪🇸 inconsolablemente
🇹🇷 teselli edilemez bir şekilde
🇰🇷 위로받지 못하게
🇸🇦 بلا عزاء
🇨🇿 neutěšně
🇸🇰 neutešiteľne
🇨🇳 无法安慰地
🇸🇮 neutolažljivo
🇮🇸 ótrúlega
🇰🇿 жөнсіз
🇬🇪 აუდიტორია
🇦🇿 sakin olmadan
🇲🇽 inconsolablemente
Etymology
The word 'unconsolably' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the root word 'consolable', which comes from the Latin 'consolabilis' meaning 'that can be consoled'. The term 'consolable' is rooted in the verb 'console', which originates from the Latin 'consolari', meaning 'to soothe', 'comfort'. The transformation from 'console' to 'consolable' and then to the adverbial form 'unconsolably' depicts a progression in the use of the term to express a state devoid of comfort. The usage of 'unconsolably' has been seen in literature and emotional contexts, especially in relation to mourning or profound loss, reflecting its powerful emotional connotation. It captures a sentiment that resonates deeply with experiences of grief and sorrow across cultures and eras.