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Meaning of disconsolately
The primary meaning of the word "disconsolately" is to feel or show deep sadness or discontent.
Etymology of disconsolately
The word "disconsolately" originates from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "consolari" (meaning "to comfort"), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb.
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of being without comfort or solace.
Synonyms
despondently
gloomily
sadly
sorrowfully
mournfully
melancholically
unhappily
disheartenedly
depressedly
dejectedly
despairingly
hopelessly
despondingly
resignedly
fatalistically
pessimistically
cynically
glumly
somberly
morosely
dismal
drearily
bleakly
cheerlessly
joylessly
unenthusiastically
apathetically
listlessly
spiritlessly
lethargically
sluggishly
languidly
torpidly
indifferently
uninterestedly
detachedly
aloofly
remotely
coldly
impassively
stoically
Definitions
- Disconsolately means feeling or showing deep sadness, gloom, or discontent, often in a way that is evident to others.
- It can also describe a state of being unable to find comfort or solace, leading to a sense of hopelessness or despair.
Usage Examples
- She sat disconsolately on the bench, staring blankly into space after receiving the bad news.
- The team played disconsolately, lacking energy and enthusiasm after their recent losses.
- He wandered disconsolately through the empty streets, feeling lost and alone.
Antonyms
happily
cheerfully
joyfully
enthusiastically
optimistically
hopefully
confidently
expectantly
eagerly
excitedly
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
contentedly
blissfully
ecstatically
elatedly
jubilantly
triumphantly
victoriously
successfully
prosperously
flourishingly
thrivingly