16
hopeless(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
11
despairing
10
dark(adjective, mean, clear, bad, light)
9
desperate(adjective, hopeless)
9
pessimistic(adjective, feelings, emotions)
9
dismal(adjective, clear, light, gloomy, bleak)
9
sad
8
wretched
7
black(adjective, hopeless)
7
unhopeful
6
despondent(adjective, upset, happy, heavy, depressed)
6
gloomy(adjective, upset, clear, light, heavy)
6
discouraging
6
forlorn(adjective, hopeless, inconsolable)
6
inauspicious
6
bleak
5
grim(adjective, good, appearance, manner, hopeless)
5
abject
5
blue(adjective, feeling, happiness)
5
portentous
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