127 entries under sad topic. ×

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pathetic(adjective, pain, dark, sorrow)
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sullen(adjective, dark, sorrow, depression)
8
lachrymose(adjective, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
7
afflictive(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
deplorable(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
grievous(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
lamentable(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
7
plaintive(adjective, dark, sorrow, depression)
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heavy(adjective, informal, unhappy, sorrow)
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heavy-hearted(noun, adjective, sorrow, depression)
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moody(adjective, blue, unhappy, gloomy)
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regrettable(adjective, dark, sorrow, depression)
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rueful(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
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unfortunate(adjective, dark, sorrow, depression)
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disheartening(dull, pain, dark, gloomy)
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distressing(adjective, mean, low, pain)
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pensive(adjective, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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saddened(adjective, gloomy, miserable, down)
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cold(adjective, dull, dark, miserable)
4
disappointing(adjective, dark, sorrow, depression)
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