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dolorous(upset, sad, gloomy, miserable)
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ill-fated(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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ill-starred(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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misfortunate
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poignant(upset, moving, sad, tender)
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ruthful(mean, poor, low, sad)
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scurvy(mean, poor, low, sad)
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sordid(low, sad, unhappy, terrible)
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star-crossed(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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disreputable(wretched, dishonorable, despicable, unfortunate)
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doleful(sad, awful, gloomy, depressed)
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heart-rending(moving, sad, tender, awful)
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hopeless(sad, unhappy, terrible, gloomy)
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inadequate(mean, weak, poor, low)
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painful
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regrettable(wrong, unfortunate)
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scummy(poor, miserable, disgusting, vile)
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terrible(sad, unhappy, miserable, pitiful)
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unlucky(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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awful(sad, unhappy, grim, sorrowful)
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