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inconsolably

/ˌɪn.kənˈsoʊ.lə.bli/
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Adjective:inconsolable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be comforted, cheered, or relieved from extreme grief or distress.

Example

"The young child wept inconsolably after losing his favorite stuffed animal at the park."

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• Rhymes for inconsolably

• Nearby Words

inconsistent
inconsistently
inconsolable
inconsolably
inconspicuous
inconspicuously
inconspicuousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'inconsolable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'inconsolabilis', from 'in-' (not) and 'consolari' (to comfort or soothe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconsolably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconsolably
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