inconsolable — not able to be comforted or alleviated; extremely sad
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to be comforted or alleviated; extremely sad
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːnsələbl/
Example Sentences
- The baby was inconsolable until his favorite teddy bear was found.
- My friend became inconsolable when his favorite TV show was cancelled after 20 seasons.
- She was inconsolable for weeks after her smartphone fell into the toilet.
inconsolable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkɑːnsələbl/]
not able to be comforted or alleviated; extremely sad
The little girl is inconsolable after losing her favorite stuffed rabbit at the park.
When grief becomes uncontrollable, hearts stay inconsolable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining con- (together) and solari (to comfort), forming consolari (to comfort or console). The negative prefix in- is added to create inconsolabilis, meaning 'unable to be comforted or consoled'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + consol- (from Latin consolari, to comfort) + -able (capable of being).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The baby was inconsolable until his favorite teddy bear was found.”
“My friend became inconsolable when his favorite TV show was cancelled after 20 seasons.”
“She was inconsolable for weeks after her smartphone fell into the toilet.”
“The parents were inconsolable when they heard about the accident.”
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