8
discontent(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
8
disgruntled(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
8
displeased(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
8
dissatisfied(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
8
irritated(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
8
lachrymose(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
8
malcontent(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
afflicted(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
afflictive(adjective, sad, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
crestfallen(adjective, blue, miserable, depressed)
7
deplorable(adjective, sad, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
discontented(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
dispiriting(adjective, dull, happy, unhappy, dark)
7
disquieted(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
frustrated(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
grievous(adjective, sad, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
hangdog(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
7
lamentable(adjective, sad, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
plaintive(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
7
unfulfilled(adjective, upset, sorrow, melancholy, sadness)
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