- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|744
- Abbreviations|0
93 entries under unhappy topic. ×
| regretful(adjective, sad, sorry, mournful) | |
| sad(adjective, upset, cut, mean, bad) | |
| contrite(adjective, sad, sorry, apologetic) | |
| remorseful(adjective, sad, sorry, guilty) | |
| apologetic(adjective, sad, sorry, regret) | |
| penitent(adjective, sad, sorrowful, sorry) | |
| repentant(adjective, sad, sorry, apologetic) | |
| miserable(adjective, upset, mean, bad, moving) | |
| wretched(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low) | |
| pitiful(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor) | |
| pitiable(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor) | |
| conscience-stricken(adjective, sad, apologetic) | |
| pathetic(adjective, upset, mean, moving, poor) | |
| piteous(adjective, mean, moving, poor, low) | |
| poor(adjective, mean, moving, low, sad) | |
| grieving(adjective, sad, miserable, regretful) | |
| aggrieved(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit) | |
| hurt(adjective, upset, sad, gloomy) | |
| sore(adjective, upset, cut, hurt, hit) | |
| bad(adjective, sad, apologetic) |
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