Desolation

Synonyms of desolation

• loneliness
• despair
• emptiness

Antonyms of desolation

• joy
• happiness
• fulfillment

Collocations of desolation

complete desolation

Frequency: 70 %

The abandoned town showed signs of complete desolation.

utter desolation

Frequency: 60 %

The war-torn region was in a state of utter desolation.

bleak desolation

Frequency: 50 %

The abandoned factory was a symbol of the bleak desolation of the industrial area.

barren desolation

Frequency: 45 %

The barren landscape stretched out in desolation as far as the eye could see.

lonely desolation

Frequency: 40 %

The solitary figure stood amidst the lonely desolation of the desert.

Idiomatic Expressions for desolation

• Phrase: desolation sets in
  Meaning: feelings of loneliness, sadness, or despair take hold
  Usage: After the loss of her job, a sense of desolation set in, leaving her feeling lost and hopeless.