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dejecting(adjective, dull, bad, unhappy, dark)
3
demoralizing(adjective, intimidating, disheartening, discouraging)
3
despondent(adjective, dull, blue, sad, unhappy)
3
deterring(verb, dissuading, de-motivating)
3
disappointing(adjective, person, mood)
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disastrous
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dissuading(verb, dissuading, de-motivating)
3
dour(adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable, mournful)
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dropping(verb, lowering)
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dry(adjective, boring)
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frowning(verb, dull, gloomy, miserable)
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grave(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, melancholy)
3
harrowing(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, terrible, dreadful)
3
humdrum(adjective, boring)
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insipid(adjective, boring)
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monotonous(adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable, boring)
3
oppressing
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solemn(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, melancholy)
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sullen
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tedious(adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable, boring)
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