1
delinquent
1
dour(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
dreary(miserable, wretched, black, sorrowful)
1
droopy
1
fawning
1
flattering
1
footlicking
1
gaunt(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
groveling
1
gruff(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
gruffy(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
grumpy(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
heartbroken
1
heartsick
1
heartsore
1
heavyhearted
1
hostile(adjective, sadness, gloom, unclear, morose)
1
humbled
1
ingratiating
1
mealy-mouthed
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