6
unfortunate(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
6
unlighted(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
6
unlit(adjective, dull, soft, obscure, flat)
6
woeful(adjective, dull, bad, low, sad)
5
bitter(adjective, unhappy, sadness, aloof, grey)
5
cold(adjective, calm, dull, bad, soft)
5
darkened(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
5
demure(adjective, calm, quiet, cool, sober)
5
disappointing(adjective, person, sad, dark, sorrow)
5
dispirited(adjective, bad, blue, low, sad)
5
dispiriting(adjective, dull, obscure, sad, unhappy)
5
downcast(adjective, dull, bad, low, sad)
5
dumpish(adjective, blue, sad, dark, sorrow)
5
frowning(dull, gloomy, miserable, dejection)
5
gaunt(adjective, sorrow, depress, sadness, emotion)
5
gloom
5
grieved(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
5
heavy hearted(adjective, blue, sad, dark, sorrow)
5
hurting(adjective, dull, sad, unhappy, dark)
5
lachrymose(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
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