inconsolable
pronunciation
How to pronounce inconsolable in British English:
UK [ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləbl]
How to pronounce inconsolable in American English:
US [ˌɪnkənˈsoʊləbl]
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- Adjective:
- sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
Word Origin
- inconsolable (adj.)
- c. 1500 (implied in inconsolably), from Latin inconsolabilis "inconsolable," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + consolabilis "consolable," from consolari (see console (v.)).
Example
- 1. Can you see me when I 'm inconsolable .
- 2. Why can 't you see me when I 'm inconsolable .
- 3. When his daughter was murdered adam was inconsolable .
- 4. They are sitting together in an inconsolable heap on the floor , sobbing .
- 5. To letter resolution and old girlfriend back to britain , grain autumn inconsolable .