189 entries under sad topic. ×

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dismal(adjective, bad, pain, sorrow)
10
grievous(adjective, bad, happy, pain)
10
melancholy(adjective, blue, pain, sorrow)
9
pitiable(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor)
9
conscience-stricken(adjective, unhappy, apologetic)
9
gloomy(adjective, bad, blue, sorrow)
9
unhappy(adjective, upset, cut, hit)
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disconsolate(adjective, bad, blue, sorrow)
8
pathetic(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor)
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piteous(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low)
8
woebegone(adjective, blue, happy, depression)
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heavy-hearted(adjective, bad, blue, sorrow)
8
poor(adjective, mean, moving, low)
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afflictive(adjective, bad, pain, sorrow)
7
despondent(adjective, blue, depression, woe)
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plaintive(adjective, happy, sorrow, depression)
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tearful(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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grieved(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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joyless(adjective, pain, sorrow, depression)
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cheerless(adjective, blue, pain, depression)
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