118 entries under sad topic. ×

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piteous(adjective, mean, low, painful)
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poignant(adjective, upset, watery, weepy)
4
wretched(adjective, mean, low, painful)
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afflictive(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
3
distressed(adjective, upset, mean, low)
3
drear(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
3
dreary(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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grave(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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heavy(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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overcast(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
3
pensive(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
3
tragic(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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wailful(adjective, bad, sorrow, depression)
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woebegone(adjective, mournful, grief-stricken)
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comfortless(adjective, sorrow, depression, woe)
2
distressing(adjective, mean, low, painful)
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heartbroken(adjective, painful, distressing, sorry)
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joyless(adjective, sorrow, depression, woe)
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mawkish(adjective, soft, tender, sweet)
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regrettable(adjective, sorrow, depression, woe)
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