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What is another word for Desolation? – 151 Desolation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    despondency despair hopelessness bleakness barrenness emptiness isolation loneliness sadness sorrow gloom misery wretchedness distress anguish agony torment suffering affliction tribulation hardship deprivation devastation destruction ruin decay dilapidation neglect abandonment isolationism seclusion solitude remoteness inhospitability harshness cruelty brutality savagery wilderness wasteland badlands wildernesses wastelands

    Meaning of Desolation

    The state of being uninhabited and giving an impression of bleakness and barrenness.

    Definitions

    • A state of complete emptiness or isolation
    • * A place that is uninhabited and gives an impression of bleakness and barrenness
    • * A state of being deprived of or lacking something, especially comfort, joy, or companionship

    Etymology of Desolation

    The word "desolation" originates from the Old French word "desolacion," which is derived from the Latin word "desolatio," meaning "a laying waste" or "a making desolate."
    The Latin word "desolatio" is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "solus" (meaning "alone" or "lonely"), with the suffix "-atio" (meaning "a making" or "a doing").
    The word "desolation" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a state of bleakness, barrenness, or emptiness.

    Example Uses

    • The desolation of the abandoned city was a stark reminder of the devastating effects of war.
    • * The desolation of the wilderness made it difficult for the hikers to find their way back to civilization.
    • * The loss of her loved one left her in a state of desolation, feeling empty and alone.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    happiness joy cheerfulness optimism hope comfort solace peace tranquility serenity calmness contentment satisfaction fulfillment prosperity abundance luxury wealth richness vibrancy liveliness energy vitality animation excitement thrill exhilaration euphoria

    Related Nouns

    wilderness wasteland badlands desert barrenness emptiness isolation loneliness solitude seclusion remoteness inhospitability harshness cruelty brutality savagery devastation destruction ruin decay dilapidation neglect abandonment despondency despair hopelessness

    Related Verbs

    devastate destroy ruin decay dilapidate neglect abandon isolate seclude desert forsake abandon relinquish surrender yield succumb capitulate defeat conquer overwhelm overpower oppress depress dishearten discourage

    Related Adjectives

    bleak barren empty lonely isolated solitary secluded remote inhospitable harsh cruel brutal savage desolate devastated destroyed ruined decayed dilapidated neglected abandoned despondent hopeless despairing miserable wretched distressed afflicted tribulated