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Inconsolable means "very unhappy" and unable to respond to consolation. Disconsolate also means "very unhappy" but implies the ability to respond to consolation if it is offered.

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What is the antonym for joyful?

disconsolate, inconsolable, distraught, downtrodden, and obviously JOYLESS


How does the root sol infuence the meaning of disconsolate?

If by "the root sol" you mean the Latin word for "sun," then not at all. Disconsolate is ultimately from Latin solari "to soothe," from the Proto-Indo-European root *sel-. The Latin word for "sun" is from the unrelated Proto-Indo-European sawol.


Is there a prefix for inconsolable?

Yes, there is a prefix in inconsolable. The prefix in inconsolable is in-.


What is the suffix of inconsolable?

The suffix of "inconsolable" is -able.


What is the analogy for disconsolate?

The analogy for disconsolate could be: as desolate is to barren, disconsolate is to unhappy.


What is the meaning of disconsalate?

It actually means 2 different things. 1.Without consolation or comfort; unhappy. 2.(of a place or thing) Causing or showing a complete lack of comfort; cheerless.


How many syllable is inconsolable?

6 syllables are there in inconsolable


When was Inconsolable created?

Inconsolable was created on 2007-08-27.


What are some sentences using inconsolable?

my brother was inconsolable on Christmas because my parents pulled a trick on him


Using the word disconsolate in a sentence?

Are you feeling disconsolate today?


Disconsolate in a sentence?

The man was disconsolate when gis wife died.


What is a synonyms for sad?

Sad: unhappy, sorrowful, dejected, depressed, downcast, miserable, down, despondent, despairing, disconsolate, desolate, wretched, glum, gloomy, doleful, dismal, melancholy, mournful, woebegone, forlorn, crestfallen, heartbroken, inconsolable, blue, down in/at the mouth, down in the dumps, blah.