Synonyms for inconsolable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-kuh n-soh-luh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kənˈsoʊ lə bəl

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Définition of inconsolable

Origin :
  • c.1500 (implied in inconsolably), from Latin inconsolabilis "inconsolable," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + consolabilis "consolable," from consolari (see console (v.)).
  • adj brokenhearted
Example sentences :
  • The King, who had caused a sumptuous banquet to be prepared, was inconsolable.
  • Extract from : « The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault » by Charles Perrault
  • She had gone off with a M. de Langlade, and her husband was inconsolable.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • When the day came that they must go he was inconsolable though he made no complaint.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • I should have been inconsolable if I had not made your acquaintance.
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • Fanny was inconsolable when Dame Kramm confided to her its contents.
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • When Proserpine was assured that she must be parted for a time from Pluto, she was inconsolable.
  • Extract from : « The Infernal Marriage » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • They had not cared over much for it while they had had it; now it was gone, they were inconsolable.
  • Extract from : « Novel Notes » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • But when they were fairly started on their journey Cecil was for a while inconsolable.
  • Extract from : « Floyd Grandon's Honor » by Amanda Minnie Douglas
  • Inconsolable at the disappearance of his daughter and pricked with remorse, he capitulated.
  • Extract from : « The Blonde Lady » by Maurice Leblanc
  • Lady de Tilly was inconsolable over the ruin of her fondest hopes.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Dog » by William Kirby

Antonyms for inconsolable

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