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   inconsolable

   /ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated: "his widow, Jane, was inconsolable"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from Latin inconsolabilis, from in- ‘not’ + consolabilis ‘able to be consoled’, from the verb consolari (see console1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inconsolability noun
   • 2. inconsolably adverb

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   What does inconsolable mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! INCONSOLABLE definition: 1. so sad or disappointed that it is impossible for anyone to make you feel better: 2. so sad or…. Learn more.

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   How do you know if a child is inconsolable?

   • Infants and toddlers usually experience confusional arousals beginning with large amounts of movement and moaning, which can later progress to occasional thrashings or inconsolable crying. Her father was inconsolable and found refuge in his young daughter. When the parent returns, the child receives no comfort from their return and is inconsolable.

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   What does the term 'inconsolability' mean?

   • Inconsolability is a term describing an infant or child who is extremely irritable and cannot be comforted, despite their parents' best efforts. In pediatrics, inconsolability is a clinical indicator of severe illness.

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   What makes a person inconsolable?

   • An inconsolable person can't be consoled. People are inconsolable after horrible things happen, like the death of a family member or a friend. Some people are inconsolable after losing their jobs or suffering disappointments. If you're depressed, you could be inconsolable. This is a strong word for extreme sadness.

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   Inconsolable means so sad or disappointed that it is impossible for anyone to make you feel better. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     INCONSOLABLE meaning: 1. so sad or disappointed that it is...

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   Inconsolable means incapable of being consoled or comforted. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of this adjective from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   When someone is inconsolable, they’re so upset that all the words and hugs in the world are ineffective. An inconsolable person can't be consoled. People are inconsolable after horrible things happen, like the death of a family member or a friend.

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   Inconsolable means so sad or disappointed that it is impossible for anyone to make you feel better. Learn more about this adjective, its synonym disconsolate, and how to use it in sentences with examples from various sources.

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   Inconsolable means not able to be comforted or consoled; disconsolate. See the origin, pronunciation, derived forms, and usage examples of this adjective from Dictionary.com.

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   Inconsolable means very sad and unable to be comforted. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage of this adjective with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Inconsolable means incapable of being consoled or comforted; despondent. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and examples.