Disconsolate (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a disconsolate winter landscape"; "the first dismal dispiriting days of November"; "a dark gloomy day"; "grim rainy weather".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The disconsolate expression on her face was a clear indication that she was struggling to cope with the loss of her loved one.
- The disconsolate landscape of the abandoned town was a stark reminder of the devastating effects of the economic downturn.
- After a week of disconsolate weather, the sun finally broke through the clouds, lifting the spirits of the entire city.
- The disconsolate atmosphere in the room was palpable as the team struggled to come to terms with their crushing defeat.
- The disconsolate melody of the cello seemed to echo the sorrow that filled her heart as she played the mournful tune.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled; "inconsolable when her son died".
Classification
All adjective clusters.