121 entries under miserable topic. ×

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discouraged(adjective, uncertain, depressed, doubtful)
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distressing(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
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heavyhearted(sad, unhappy)
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in the dumps(expression, adjective, idiom, sad, unhappy)
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lamentable(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
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mirthless(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, gloomy)
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morbid(adjective, dull, sad, unhappy, gloomy)
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pitiable(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
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spiritless(adjective, sad, unhappy, hopeless)
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desperate(adjective, sad, unhappy, hopeless)
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hurting(adjective, bad, blue, low, sad)
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melancholic(adjective, blue, sad, unhappy, depression)
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pathetic(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
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tragic(adjective, sad, unhappy, depressed)
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troubled(adjective, bad, rough, sad, unhappy)
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afflictive(dull, pain, gloomy, distressing)
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heavy
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oppressive(adjective, dull, sad, harsh, unhappy)
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painful(sad, unhappy, distressing, upsetting)
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piteous(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
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