Definition

A feeling of deep sadness or hopelessness, often because of a loss or disappointment.

Example

After hearing the bad news, she was filled with disconsolation and could not stop crying.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a lot of disconsolation since the game last night.

I know, it was a tough loss for the team.

It just feels like all the hard work didn’t pay off.

Yeah, but they’ll bounce back; they always do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disconsolation is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "consolation" (from Latin "consolatio", meaning comfort or solace). The word describes a state of being apart from comfort or feeling unable to be consoled.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' from 'comfort' — that's what disconsolation means.

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