Inconsolable Meaning in English
word
ˌɪn.kənˈsoʊ.lə.bəl
in-kuhn-SOH-luh-buhl
ɪnkˈɒnsəʊləbəl
in-kon-SOH-luh-buhl
Definition
Unable to be comforted, usually because of extreme sadness or grief.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for deep emotional pain, especially after loss. Common in formal and literary contexts rather than in casual speech. Typically not used for minor sadness or everyday disappointments.
Spanish: inconsolablePortuguese (BR): inconsolávelPortuguese (PT): inconsolávelChinese (Simplified): 无法安慰的 - 悲痛至极的Chinese (Traditional): 無法安慰的 - 悲痛欲絕的Hindi: असांतवननीयArabic: غير قابل للتعزيةBengali: অসান্ত্বনীয়Russian: безутешныйJapanese: 慰めようのないVietnamese: không thể an ủi đượcKorean: 위로할 수 없는Turkish: teselli edilemezUrdu: ناکامIndonesian: tak terhiburkan - tak terhibur
Example Sentences
After her dog died, she was inconsolable for days.
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The little boy was inconsolable when he lost his favorite toy.
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She felt inconsolable after hearing the bad news.
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He was inconsolable at his grandfather’s funeral, unable to speak without crying.
natural
Nothing anyone said could make her feel better; she remained inconsolable.
natural
She tried to hide her tears, but she was simply inconsolable.
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