All 3 Uses of
disconsolate
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- During one of their walks a poor cot in the foldings of a vale attracted their notice as being singularly disconsolate, while the number of half-clothed children gathered about it spoke of penury in its worst shape.†
p. 36.1 *
- A great fall of snow had taken place the night before, and the fields were of one uniform white; the appearance was disconsolate, and I found my feet chilled by the cold damp substance that covered the ground.†
p. 108.1
- In one corner, near a small fire, sat an old man, leaning his head on his hands in a disconsolate attitude.†
p. 110.6
Definition:
sad beyond comforting