5
downcast(adjective, dull, happy, sad, unhappy)
5
dreamy(adjective, melancholy, thoughtful, vague, thinking)
5
dumpish(adjective, sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
5
lamentable(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
5
lamenting(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
5
mirthless(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, gloomy)
5
pathetic(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
5
pining(noun, adjective, eager, desirous, nostalgic)
5
pondering(adjective, reasonable, keen, deep, thoughtful)
5
regretful(adjective, melancholy, thoughtful, sentimental, pensive)
5
sullen(adjective, sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
5
teary(noun, adjective, sad, dark, sorrow)
5
triste(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
4
bitter(adjective, unhappy, sadness, aloof, grey)
4
cheerless
4
grief-stricken(sad, melancholy, sorrowful, mournful, woebegone)
4
dispirited(adjective, dull, bad, low, happy)
4
distressed
4
grievous(adjective, sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
4
hankering(noun, adjective, nostalgic)
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