54 entries under miserable topic. ×

25
sad(adjective, upset, cut, mean, bad)
13
wretched(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low)
12
dolorous(adjective, happy, sad, sorrow, depression)
10
pitiful(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor)
9
pitiable(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor)
9
unhappy(adjective, upset, cut, hit, sad)
8
pathetic(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor)
8
piteous(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low)
5
grieving(adjective, sad, unhappy, regretful)
4
affecting(mean, low, sad, pain)
4
distressing(adjective, mean, low, sad, pain)
4
hurt(adjective, upset, sad, unhappy, gloomy)
3
aching(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit)
3
agonized(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit)
3
distressed(adjective, upset, cut, mean, hurt)
3
in pain(expression, adjective, upset, cut, hurt)
3
moving(adjective, mean, low, sad)
3
pained(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit)
3
poignant(adjective, upset, sad, wretched)
3
suffering(adjective, upset, cut, mean, hurt)
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