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dreamy(melancholy, thoughtful, vague, thinking)
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dumpish(sad, unhappy, dark, sorrow)
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lamentable(sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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lamenting(sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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mirthless(sad, unhappy, sorrow, gloomy)
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pathetic(sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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pining(noun, eager, desirous, nostalgic)
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pondering(reasonable, keen, deep, thoughtful)
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regretful(melancholy, thoughtful, sentimental, pensive)
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sullen(sad, dark, sorrow, depression)
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teary(noun, sad, dark, sorrow)
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triste(sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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bitter(unhappy, sadness, aloof, grey)
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cheerless
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dispirited(dull, bad, low, happy)
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grievous(sad, unhappy, sorrow, depression)
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hankering(noun, nostalgic)
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heavyhearted(sad, unhappy, gloomy, melancholy)
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hungry(desire, anxious, eager, desirous)
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moody(sad, unhappy, gloomy, miserable)
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