7
disappointing(adjective, person, sad, unhappy, dark)
7
downhearted(adjective, sad, unhappy, gloomy, miserable)
7
grim(adjective, person, dull, sad, unhappy)
7
piteous(adjective, sad, unhappy, miserable, wretched)
7
ruthful(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
7
somber(adjective, person, dull, sad, unhappy)
7
sorrowing
7
sullen(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
7
tragic(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
7
unfortunate(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
7
very upset
6
afflicted(adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
6
afflictive(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, miserable)
6
anguished(adjective, gloomy, miserable, depressed, wretched)
6
bleak(adjective, person, dull, unhappy, dark)
6
calamitous(adjective, miserable, wretched, pathetic, unfortunate)
6
down(adjective, low, sad, unhappy, sorrow)
6
grieving(sad, unhappy, miserable, grief)
6
pitiable(adjective, upset, sad, gloomy, miserable)
5
dark(adjective, dull, sad, unhappy, sorrow)
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