Disconsolate

usgb/dɪsˈkɑːnsələt/
adjective

Extremely unhappy and unable to be comforted.

She was disconsolate after her cat passed away.
Visual representation of "disconsolate" - Extremely unhappy and unable to be comforted

Often appears as...

  • feel disconsolate
  • look disconsolate
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Deep Unhappiness

Use 'disconsolate' to emphasize the depth of someone's sadness that can't be easily soothed.

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After the tragic news, he wandered the streets, disconsolate.
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Not Just Sad

'Disconsolate' is stronger than 'sad'. It suggests a profound sense of loss or hopelessness.

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Her eyes were disconsolate, revealing a soul in despair.
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Emotional State

It's commonly used to describe people, not situations or objects.

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He sat disconsolate, not even his friends' jokes could cheer him up.
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