disconsolate
without consolation or solace; hopelessly unhappy; inconsolable: Loss of her pet dog made her disconsolate.
characterized by or causing dejection; cheerless; gloomy: disconsolate prospects.
Origin of disconsolate
1synonym study For disconsolate
Other words for disconsolate
Other words from disconsolate
- dis·con·so·late·ly, adverb
- dis·con·so·la·tion [dis-kon-suh-ley-shuhn], /dɪsˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən/, dis·con·so·late·ness, noun
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How to use disconsolate in a sentence
The theme occasioned as much enthusiasm as could be expected from hearts saddened by disconsolation.
The Siege of Kimberley | T. PhelanA vast lassitude was weighing upon her, body and spirit were faint in the enervation of an inexorable disconsolation.
Red Masquerade | Louis Joseph VanceDolf Springer sat on the door-step, his head hunched down between his shoulders, a very picture of disconsolation.
Sudden Jim | Clarence Budington KellandHe seemed to be anxious to be rid of her, and she went away in some disconsolation at his abrupt change of manner.
Sylvia & Michael | Compton MackenzieThen would anxiety, incertitude, and disconsolation possess the bosom of Melissa, until dissipated by his safe return.
Alonzo and Melissa | Daniel Jackson, Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for disconsolate
/ (dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt) /
sad beyond comfort; inconsolable
disappointed; dejected
Origin of disconsolate
1Derived forms of disconsolate
- disconsolately, adverb
- disconsolateness or disconsolation, noun
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