Inconsolable

usgb/ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/
adjective

Not able to be comforted or made better.

After his dog died, the young boy was inconsolable.
Visual representation of "inconsolable" - Not able to be comforted or made better.

Often appears as...

  • inconsolable grief
  • inconsolable loss
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Deep Sadness

Used to describe a profound feeling of sadness that cannot be eased quickly or easily.

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She has been inconsolable since her sister moved abroad.
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Not Just Sad

More intense than just being sad, it's used when someone is deeply affected by a situation.

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The news of the tragedy left the community inconsolable.
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Common Collocations

Often used with words like 'grief,' 'loss,' or 'crying' to emphasize the depth of emotion.

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His inconsolable crying at the funeral touched everyone's heart.
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