15
comfortless(verb, adjective, dull, mean, poor)
15
dispiriting(adjective, dull, obscure, happy, unhappy)
15
dolorous(verb, adjective, dull, sad, unhappy)
15
drab(adjective, dull, soft, obscure, flat)
15
lowering(verb, adjective, sorrow, gloomy, depress)
15
unfortunate(verb, adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
14
deplorable(adjective, bad, sad, pain, sorrow)
14
downcast(adjective, dull, blue, sad, unhappy)
14
downhearted(adjective, blue, sad, unhappy, gloomy)
14
grave(adjective, bad, sad, sorrow, depression)
14
hopeless(adjective, dull, obscure, sad, harsh)
14
pathetic(adjective, sad, pain, sorrow, depression)
14
shadowy(adjective, dark, sorrow, gloomy, depress)
13
despairing(adjective, miserable, wretched, sorrowful, hopeless)
13
dim(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, mood)
13
disheartening(adjective, dull, pain, gloomy, miserable)
13
grievous(adjective, bad, severe, sad, pain)
13
woeful(adjective, dull, mean, poor, low)
12
afflictive(verb, adjective, bad, sad, pain)
12
discouraging(verb, adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
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