260 entries under sad topic. ×

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disappointing(adjective, happy, unhappy, dark)
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inadequate(adjective, mean, weak, moving, poor)
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scurvy(adjective, mean, poor, low)
11
unfortunate(adjective, unhappy, dark, unpleasant)
11
worthless(adjective, mean, weak, moving, poor)
10
vile(adjective, mean, poor, nasty, low)
10
distressed(adjective, upset, depression, down)
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dolorous(adjective, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
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forlorn(adjective, poor, unhappy, unpleasant)
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joyless(adjective, mean, poor, low)
10
ruthful(adjective, informal, unhappy, unpleasant)
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compunctious(adjective, unhappy, regret, apologetic)
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depressed(adjective, feeling, unhappy, terrible)
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distressing(adjective, unhappy, sorrow, suffer)
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drear(adjective, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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glum(adjective, unhappy, unpleasant, sorrow)
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heavyhearted(adjective, unhappy, gloomy, melancholy)
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plaintive(adjective, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
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woebegone(adjective, unhappy, sorrow, terrible)
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despicable(adjective, mean, poor, nasty, low)
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