inconsolable

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/
US: /ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbl/

  1. Unable to be comforted; extremely sad and unable to accept any form of consolation.

    1. The little boy was inconsolable after losing his balloon.
    2. After her beloved pet died, she was inconsolable for several days, unable to find joy in anything.

  2. Expressing grief that is very intense and difficult to alleviate; characterized by a deep and persistent sorrow.

    1. He wept inconsolably after hearing the bad news.
    2. The inconsolable cries of the abandoned kitten echoed through the empty alleyway, a sound of utter despair.

Synonyms

disconsolate heartbroken grief-stricken dejected desolate forlorn

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inconsolable" in English means: Unable to be comforted; extremely sad and unable to accept any form of consolation., Expressing grief that is very intense and difficult to alleviate; characterized by a deep and persistent sorrow..

The phonetic transcription of "inconsolable" is /ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/ in British English and /ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inconsolable": disconsolate, heartbroken, grief-stricken, dejected, desolate, forlorn.

Example usage of "inconsolable": "The little boy was inconsolable after losing his balloon.". More examples on the page.