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/
Korean meaning: 위로받을 수 없는, 달랠 수 없는, 극도로 슬픈
Korean pronunciation: 인**컨**설러블
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
not able to be comforted or alleviated; extremely sad
When grief becomes uncontrollable, hearts stay inconsolable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께'를 뜻하는 con과 '위로하다'를 뜻하는 solari가 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. 부정 접두사 in-이 붙어 '위로할 수 없는' 상태를 나타냅니다.
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📝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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