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desolation

deh-suh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
A state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
"The bombing left the city in a state of total desolation."
2
A deep feeling of sadness and hopelessness.
"She was overwhelmed with desolation after the funeral."

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In plain EnglishComplete emptiness and ruin, or a crushing sense of sadness and loneliness.

Common pairings
scene of desolation utter desolation

Word Forms

desolations plural

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