inconsolable

IPA/ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/
IPA/ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/

inconsolable — adjective

  • inconsolablepositive
  • more inconsolablecomparative
  • most inconsolablesuperlative

1. feeling such deep sadness that nothing anyone says or does can help you feel any

1.形容詞C1
釋義

feeling such deep sadness that nothing anyone says or does can help you feel any better.

例句

Élise was inconsolable for weeks after her old dog died in her arms.

inconsolable + after [a loss] for emotional grief

When the team lost the final by one goal, Christopher sat alone and inconsolable.

inconsolable after a painful disappointment

同義詞
  • heartbroken

    everyday word for deep sadness after loss; less formal than inconsolable

  • grief-stricken

    stresses the grief of bereavement specifically

  • distraught

    wider — covers panic and worry as well as sorrow

反義詞
  • comforted

    describes someone whose sadness has been eased

  • cheerful

    general opposite mood; not tied to loss

用法筆記

Describes a depth of grief so strong that comfort fails; often follows a death, loss, or serious disappointment. Subject is usually a person, and the cause is normally stated or clear from context.

常見錯誤

❌The food was inconsolable.
✅The grieving widow was inconsolable.
💡the word describes a person's deep grief, not the quality of objects.
❌She was inconsolable about losing her keys.
✅She was upset about losing her keys.
💡reserve 'inconsolable' for serious loss, not minor everyday problems.