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scrubby(mean, simple, poor, inferior)
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scurvy(mean, poor, low, shape)
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unimportant(mean, simple, poor, inferior)
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desolate(noun, sad, unhappy, unpleasant)
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dishonorable(negative, unfit, worthless, disreputable)
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dolorous(upset, sad, unhappy, miserable)
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grim(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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heartbreaking(mean, poor, low, sad)
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ill-fated(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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ill-starred(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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meager(mean, moving, slight, lower)
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merciful(kind, compassionate, lenient, kindhearted)
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painful(moving, sad, unhappy, awful)
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pitying(kind, feelings, compassionate, lenient)
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reprehensible(vile, wicked, wretched, dreadful)
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scummy(disgusting, vile, shameful, distasteful)
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sordid(mean, lower, obscure, poor)
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star-crossed(sad, unhappy, unpleasant, woe)
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stirring(mean, moving, poor, low)
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sympathetic(kind, moving, tender, feelings)
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