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Antonyms for disconsolation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dis-kon-suh-lit |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkɒn sə lɪt |
Definition of disconsolation
Origin :- c.1400, from Medieval Latin disconsolatus "comfortless," from Latin dis- "away" (see dis-) + consolatus, past participle of consolari (see console (v.)). Related: Disconsolately.
- As in depression : noun low spirits; despair
- Then would anxiety, incertitude, and disconsolation possess the bosom of Melissa, until dissipated by his safe return.
- Extract from : « Alonzo and Melissa » by Daniel Jackson, Jr.
- The theme occasioned as much enthusiasm as could be expected from hearts saddened by disconsolation.
- Extract from : « The Siege of Kimberley » by T. Phelan
- Dolf Springer sat on the door-step, his head hunched down between his shoulders, a very picture of disconsolation.
- Extract from : « Sudden Jim » by Clarence Budington Kelland
- He seemed to be anxious to be rid of her, and she went away in some disconsolation at his abrupt change of manner.
- Extract from : « Sylvia & Michael » by Compton Mackenzie
Synonyms for disconsolation
- abasement
- abjection
- abjectness
- blahs
- bleakness
- blue funk
- bummer
- cheerlessness
- dejection
- desolation
- desperation
- despondency
- disconsolation
- discouragement
- dispiritedness
- distress
- dole
- dolefulness
- dolor
- downheartedness
- dreariness
- dullness
- dumps
- ennui
- gloom
- gloominess
- heaviness of heart
- heavyheartedness
- hopelessness
- lowness
- lugubriosity
- melancholia
- melancholy
- misery
- mortification
- qualm
- sadness
- sorrow
- the blues
- trouble
- unhappiness
- vapors
- woefulness
- worry
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