inconsolable
Meanings
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unable to be consoled; extremely sad and unrelenting
- "She was inconsolable after her brother's sudden death."
- "His inconsolable grief prevented him from functioning normally in his daily life."
- "The sight of the starving children left the visiting diplomats inconsolable."
Synonyms
unconsolable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with inconsolableuncomfortable , nontransferable , unbearable , untransferable , irreparable , insufferable , unendurable , intolerable , unacceptable
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Inconsolable (adj) (en) : unable to be consoled; extremely sad and unrelenting
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Inconsolable (n) (en) : a person who is unable to be consoled; an extremely sad and unrelenting person
Variants
List of all variants of inconsolable that leads to same resultinconsolable , inconsolableness , inconsolablenesses , inconsolably
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'inconsolable' is derived from the Latin words 'inconsolabilis', which means 'unable to be consoled'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the term 'inconsolable' is derived from the Latin words 'inconsolabilis', which means 'unable to be consoled'?
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Did you know that the word 'inconsolable' is often used to describe a person who is extremely sad and unrelenting, especially after the loss of a loved one?
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Did you know that the word 'inconsolable' is often used interchangeably with the term 'unconsolable', which means the same thing but is simply the antonym of the word 'consolable', which means able to be consoled or comforted?
How to Memorize "inconsolable"
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visualize
- Imagine a person who has just lost a loved one. They are sitting alone in a dark room, crying uncontrollably. This is an example of what it means to be inconsolable.
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associate
- Think of a time when you were very sad and nothing seemed to help. You may have cried for hours, or even days. This is an example of what it means to be inconsolable.
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mnemonics
- To remember the meaning of the word 'inconsolable', try using the following mnemonic: 'Inconsolable' is a word used to describe a person who is 'unable to be consoled' or 'extremely sad and unrelenting'. By using the word 'unable' as a key part of the mnemonic, you can more easily remember the meaning of the word 'inconsolable'.
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