INCONSOLABLE

inconsolable, disconsolate, unconsolable

(adjective) sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled; “inconsolable when her son died”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inconsolable (comparative more inconsolable, superlative most inconsolable)

Not consolable.

Synonyms

• unconsolable

Source: Wiktionary


In`con*sol"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. inconsolabilis: cf. F. inconsolable. See In- not, and Console.]

Definition: Not consolable; incapable of being consoled; grieved beyond susceptibility of comfort; disconsolate. Dryden. With inconsolable distress she griev'd, And from her cheek the rose of beauty fied. Falconer.

– In`con*sol"a*ble*ness, n.

– In`con*sol"a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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