12
base(adjective, mean, bad, weak, lower)
12
cheerless(adjective, mean, poor, low, sad)
12
grieved(adjective, feeling, sad, sorrow, depression)
12
grim(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, gloomy)
12
wistful(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
11
disappointing(adjective, happy, sad, unhappy, dark)
11
inadequate(adjective, mean, weak, moving, poor)
11
scurvy(adjective, mean, poor, low, sad)
11
unfortunate(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, unpleasant)
11
worthless(adjective, mean, weak, moving, poor)
10
vile(adjective, mean, poor, nasty, low)
10
distressed(adjective, upset, sad, depression, down)
10
dolorous(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
10
forlorn(adjective, poor, sad, unhappy, unpleasant)
10
guilty(adjective, wrong, responsible, blameworthy, embarrassed)
10
insignificant(adjective, mean, weak, poor, low)
10
joyless(adjective, mean, poor, low, sad)
10
ruthful(adjective, sad, informal, unhappy, unpleasant)
10
unimportant(adjective, poor, property, miserable, trivial)
9
ashamed(adjective, guilty, embarrassed, apologetic, regretful)
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