disconsolate
1 of 1adjective/dɪs.ˈkɑ:n.sə.lət/
Forms:more disconsolate,most disconsolate
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so sad that makes comforting very difficult
- After hearing the news of her best friend’s departure, she felt disconsolate and unable to speak.
- The sudden death of her dog left her feeling disconsolate, with no words to ease her sorrow.
- She was disconsolate after the rejection, finding it hard to even leave the house.
- The disconsolate child sat quietly in the corner, unwilling to talk or play.
- Even with her family around her, she remained disconsolate, unable to shake off the sadness.
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cheerless and causing depression
- The disconsolate weather matched his mood, making everything seem bleak and uninspiring.
- She walked through the disconsolate streets, feeling as though nothing could bring her joy.
- The disconsolate atmosphere at the funeral made it difficult for anyone to feel uplifted.
- The disconsolate room, with its dark walls and broken furniture, seemed to echo the sadness inside.
- The disconsolate mood at the party made it clear that no one was in the mood for celebration.