desolation

• État ou sentiment de vide complet, de destruction ou de solitude morne, pouvant qualifier un lieu dévasté ou une profonde détresse émotionnelle.

A noun referring to a state of complete emptiness, destruction, or bleak loneliness, often describing a place or a person's emotional condition.

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1. State of emptiness or ruinC1formal

   A state of complete emptiness, destruction, or ruin, often after a disaster or war.

   Désolation (état de ruine)

   • The earthquake left the city in a state of desolation.
   • The abandoned village was a scene of utter desolation.
   • The war brought desolation to the entire region.

   Synonymesbarrennessbleaknessblightdestructiondevastationemptinesshavocruinwastewasteland

   Antonymesabundancefertilityflourishingprosperityvitality

2. Loneliness or griefC1formal

   A feeling of profound loneliness, sadness, or hopelessness.

   Désolation (sentiment de solitude ou de chagrin)

   • After her husband died, she felt a deep sense of desolation.
   • The desolation in his eyes was heartbreaking.
   • He wandered the empty streets in a state of emotional desolation.

   Synonymesanguishdespairgriefisolationlonelinessmiserysorrowunhappinesswoe

   Antonymescheerfulnesscomfortcontentmenthappinesshopefulnessjoysolace