55 entries under sorrowful topic. ×

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afflicted(adjective, bad, poor, sad, unhappy)
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dejected(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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heartbreaking(sad, unhappy, awful, terrible, wretched)
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lachrymose(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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melancholy(adjective, dull, difficult, sad, unhappy)
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tragical(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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devastating(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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heartrending(sad, unhappy, wretched, distressing)
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piteous(adjective, sad, unhappy, mournful)
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plaintive(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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wistful(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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comfortless(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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down hearted(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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dumpish(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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dusky(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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heavy hearted(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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lousy(sad, unhappy)
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sullen(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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teary(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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tristful(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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