4
low(adjective, person, sad, unhappy, gloomy)
4
lugubrious(dull, gloomy, miserable, distressing, depressing)
4
pathetic(adjective, sad, unhappy, gloomy, miserable)
4
pitiful(sad, unhappy, miserable, sorrowful, desolate)
4
somber(adjective, person, dull, sad, gloomy)
4
unfavorable(adjective, person, bad, poor, awkward)
4
unfit(useless, incompetent, unqualified, inept, unskilled)
4
unhopeful(gloomy, uncertain, doubtful, pessimistic)
4
unprofitable(adjective, stupid, idle, useless, trivial)
4
unqualified(useless, incompetent, inept, unskilled)
4
unsuccessful(adjective, bad, weak, trivial, pointless)
3
fatalistic(adjective, feelings, negative, doubtful, emotions)
3
grave(adjective, gloomy, melancholy, morose, permanent)
3
irreclaimable
3
irrevocable(adjective, pessimistic, futile, impossible)
3
menacing(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
3
mournful(adjective, person, obscure, sad, harsh)
3
terminal(adjective, unchangeable, incurable, irreversible, irreparable)
3
threatening(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
3
unproductive(adjective, stupid, idle, useless, trivial)
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