Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme sadness or grief that cannot be comforted or consoled. - Referring to a person who is deeply upset and cannot be calmed down or cheered up. - Talking about a situation where no amount of consolation or reassurance can alleviate the intense emotional pain.
- Describing a state of extreme sadness or grief that cannot be comforted or consoled. - Referring to a person who is deeply upset and cannot be calmed down or cheered up. - Talking about a situation where no amount of consolation or reassurance can alleviate the intense emotional pain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of extreme sadness or grief.
- 2Both words suggest that no amount of consolation or reassurance can alleviate the emotional pain.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person who is deeply upset and cannot be comforted or cheered up.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inconsolably is more commonly used than unconsolably.
- 2Prefix: Inconsolably has the prefix 'in-', which means 'not', while unconsolably has the prefix 'un-', which also means 'not'.
- 3Connotation: Inconsolably may suggest a stronger sense of hopelessness and despair than unconsolably.
- 4Formality: Inconsolably is more formal than unconsolably.
Remember this!
Inconsolably and unconsolably are synonyms that describe a state of extreme sadness or grief that cannot be comforted or consoled. While they have similar meanings, inconsolably is more commonly used, has a stronger connotation of hopelessness, and is more formal than unconsolably.
