inconsolable
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for inconsolable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So upset or grief-stricken that nothing can offer comfort.
Synonyms
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How to use inconsolable
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Etymology
From Middle French inconsolable, from Latin inconsolabilis, from in- ("not") plus consolari ("to comfort").
Full origin of inconsolable →Frequently asked questions
What does “inconsolable” mean?
The word “inconsolable” means so upset or grief-stricken that nothing can offer comfort. In plain terms, so deeply upset that no one can comfort or console them.
How do you use “inconsolable” in a sentence?
Here is “inconsolable” used in a sentence: “She was inconsolable after hearing the news of her father's death.”
What part of speech is “inconsolable”?
“Inconsolable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inconsolable” come from?
The word “inconsolable” comes from Latin. From Middle French inconsolable, from Latin inconsolabilis, from in- ("not") plus consolari ("to comfort").