4
sackcloth and ashes(expression, idiom, forfeit, forgiveness, reparation)
4
temperance(noun, control, measure, simplicity, dullness)
3
abjection(noun, trouble, worry, distress, sorrow)
3
abjectness(noun, trouble, worry, distress, sorrow)
3
anguish(noun, trouble, worry, distress, care)
3
annoyance(noun, trouble, anxiety, confusion, pain)
3
awkwardness(noun, difficulty, confusion, shame, mess)
3
blahs(noun, trouble, worry, distress, sorrow)
3
bummer(noun, trouble, worry, distress, sorrow)
3
comedown(noun, confusion, shame, disgrace, disappointment)
3
contrition(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
3
corruption(noun, disease)
3
dejection(noun, trouble, worry, distress, care)
3
depression(noun, trouble, worry, distress, pain)
3
descent
3
desolation(noun, trouble, worry, distress, care)
3
desperation(noun, trouble, worry, distress, sorrow)
3
despondency(noun, trouble, defeat, worry, blow)
3
disappointment(sorrow, sadness, dismay, regret, shame)
3
discomfort(noun, trouble, worry, distress, care)
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