2
disadvantageous(negative, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
2
doomed(adjective, warning, threatening, desperate, worrying)
2
doomful(adjective, warning, threatening, worrying)
2
doubtable(shaky, unlikely)
2
dubitable(shaky, unlikely)
2
evil(unfavorable, ominous)
2
ill-boding(warning, threatening, unfavorable, ominous, worrying)
2
inopportune(adjective, negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous)
2
low(adjective, negative, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
2
negative(disapproving, uncomplimentary)
2
questionable(shaky, unlikely)
2
somber(adjective, harsh, dark, miserable, dreary)
2
star-crossed
2
untimely(negative, unfavorable, disapproving, ominous, uncomplimentary)
2
wretched
1
anemic(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
antagonistic(negative, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
1
apocalyptic
1
atomic(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
1
augural(adjective, warning, threatening, worrying)
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