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cynical(noun, adjective, upset, sad, unhappy)
7
disheartened(adjective, low, sorrowful, dejected, downcast)
7
downcast(upset, sad, unhappy, melancholy, depressed)
7
inadequate(adjective, weak, sad, unhappy, useless)
7
inconsolable(upset, sad, unhappy, gloomy, melancholy)
7
worthless(stupid, idle, useless, trivial, incompetent)
6
downbeat(adjective, person, feelings, uncertain, mood)
6
fatal(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
6
gone(adjective, informal, pessimistic, hopelessness, futile)
6
grim(adjective, person, dull, sad, harsh)
6
incorrigible(adjective, persistent, broken, unchangeable, irreversible)
6
sorrowful(adjective, dull, bad, low, sad)
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unworkable(adjective, stupid, unreasonable, idle, useless)
6
negative(noun, adjective, feelings, gloomy, uncertain)
5
deplorable(adjective, bad, poor, sad, miserable)
5
discouraging(adjective, dull, sad, gloomy, miserable)
5
inauspicious(noun, adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable)
5
inept(adjective, weak, poor, stupid, idle)
5
irredeemable(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
5
poor(adjective, bad, sad, unhappy, terrible)
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