13
gloomy(adjective, person, blue, low, sad)
9
hopeless(adjective, person, feelings, uncertain, mood)
8
depressed(adjective, person, blue, low, sad)
8
melancholy(adjective, person, blue, low, sad)
8
negative(adjective, feelings, gloomy, uncertain, doubtful)
8
pessimistic(adjective, person, feelings, uncertain, depressed)
8
rhythm(noun, music, time, beat, speed)
8
sad(adjective, person, blue, low, depression)
8
unhappy(adjective, person, sad, gloomy, uncertain)
7
cheerless(adjective, person, blue, sad, depression)
7
depressing(adjective, person, blue, sad, depression)
6
bleak(adjective, person, sad, feelings, gloomy)
6
defeatist(adjective, feelings, gloomy, uncertain, doubtful)
6
despondent(adjective, blue, low, sad, depression)
6
grim(adjective, person, blue, sad, depression)
6
morose(adjective, person, blue, sad, depression)
6
somber(adjective, person, blue, severe, honest)
5
dejected(adjective, low, sad, gloomy, uncertain)
5
dismal(adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable, down)
5
miserable(adjective, person, sad, gloomy, down)
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