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dispiriting(adjective, dull, happy, unhappy)
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plaintive(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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dull(adjective, unhappy, gloom, black)
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regrettable(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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unfortunate(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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disheartening(dull, sad, pain, gloomy)
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uncomfortable(adjective, dull, unhappy, gloomy)
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unjoyful(adjective, unhappy, sadness, aloof)
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cold(adjective, dull, sad, miserable)
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depressive(dull, pain, gloomy, boring)
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disappointing(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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low(adjective, mean, blue, poor, sad)
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saddening(adjective, dull, sad, unhappy)
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tristful(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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austere(adjective, dull, unhappy, gloomy)
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devastating(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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down hearted(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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dumpish(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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heavy hearted(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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hopeless(noun, adjective, dull, sad, harsh)
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