2
unfavorable(adjective, bad, poor, miserable, unfortunate)
2
unprosperous(adjective, bad, poor, awkward, inappropriate)
2
untimely(adjective, unpleasant, miserable, wretched, black)
1
adverse(adjective, bad, poor, unpleasant, awkward)
1
afflicted(adjective, bad, unhappy, miserable, inappropriate)
1
alarming
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apocalyptic
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appalling
1
atrocious
1
bad break(expression, adjective, miserable, wretched, black)
1
behind eight ball(expression, adjective, miserable, wretched, black)
1
bizarre
1
bleak
1
bloodcurdling
1
blow chunks(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
1
bodeful
1
boding evil
1
broken(adjective, bad, poor, awkward, inappropriate)
1
brokenhearted(adjective, sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
1
burdened(adjective, bad, poor, awkward, inappropriate)
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