disconsolation
(dɪsˈkɒnsəˈleɪʃən)
[f. dis- 9 + consolation, after disconsolate. Cf. It. sconsolatione (Florio).]
The condition of being disconsolate; want of consolation, disconsolateness.
| 1593 Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 51 Tuning his owne priuate disconsolations to the darke gloomy aire. 1612–15 Bp. Hall Contempl. O.T. xiv. v, The earth yeelded him nothing but matter of disconsolation and heavinesse. 1755 Carte Hist. Eng. IV. 210 Their doors being shut close..in a time of mourning and disconsolation. 1840 Dickens Old C. Shop (C.D. ed.) 85 They have had their disconsolation pasted up. |