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