Definition of desolation Desolation
/dɛˌsʌlejˈʃʌn/ - [desuleyshun] - des•o•la•tion
We found 12 definitions of desolation from 5 different sources.
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What does desolation mean?
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| desolation - the state of being decayed or destroyed | ||
| devastation | ||
| deterioration, impairment process of changing to an inferior state | ||
| ruination, ruin a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins" | ||
| desolation - a bleak and desolate atmosphere; "the nakedness of the landscape" | ||
| bleakness, bareness, nakedness | ||
| glumness, gloom, gloominess a feeling of melancholy apprehension | ||
| desolation - an event that results in total destruction | ||
| devastation | ||
| ruination, ruin a ruined building; "they explored several Roman ruins" | ||
| desolation - sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned | ||
| forlornness, loneliness | ||
| unhappiness, sadness state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief | ||
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Wiktionary 
- desolation (Noun)
The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation. - desolation (Noun)
The state of being desolated or laid waste; ruin; solitariness; destitution; gloominess. - desolation (Noun)
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- desolation (n.)
The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation. - desolation (n.)
The state of being desolated or laid waste; ruin; solitariness; destitution; gloominess. - desolation (n.)
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
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desolation
Sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned.
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🔤- desolation, noun, singular of desolations.
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