Cheerless: alternatives and connections

Having the color of the clear sky, or a hue resembling it, whether lighter or darker; as, the deep, blue sea; as blue as a sapphire; blue violets.

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Having the color of the clear sky, or a hue resembling it, whether lighter or darker; as, the deep, blue sea; as blue as a sapphire; blue violets.

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Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color…

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Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep shade of color…

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Alt. of Dinghy

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Alt. of Dinghy

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Disconsolateness.

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Disconsolateness.

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Fatal; ill-omened; unlucky.

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Fatal; ill-omened; unlucky.

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A low, sluttish woman.

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A low, sluttish woman.

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Dismal; gloomy with solitude.

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Dismal; gloomy with solitude.

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Sorrowful; distressful.

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Sorrowful; distressful.

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Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy.

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Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy.

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Of forbidding or fear-inspiring aspect; fierce; stern; surly; cruel; frightful; horrible.

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Of forbidding or fear-inspiring aspect; fierce; stern; surly; cruel; frightful; horrible.

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Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.

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Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.

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Alt. of Sombre

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Alt. of Sombre

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Dull; dusky; somewhat dark; gloomy; as, a somber forest; a somber house.

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Dull; dusky; somewhat dark; gloomy; as, a somber forest; a somber house.

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Grieved for the loss of some good; pained for some evil; feeling regret; -- now generally used to express light grief or affliction, but formerly oft…

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Grieved for the loss of some good; pained for some evil; feeling regret; -- now generally used to express light grief or affliction, but formerly oft…

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The face; the countenance or its expression.

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The face; the countenance or its expression.

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Good spirits; a state of moderate joy or gayety; alacrity.

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Good spirits; a state of moderate joy or gayety; alacrity.

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The quality or state of being sunny.

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The quality or state of being sunny.

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The light of the sun, or the place where it shines; the direct rays of the sun, the place where they fall, or the warmth and light which they give.

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The light of the sun, or the place where it shines; the direct rays of the sun, the place where they fall, or the warmth and light which they give.

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Not having joy; not causing joy; unenjoyable.

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Not having joy; not causing joy; unenjoyable.

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Not happy or fortunate; unfortunate; unlucky; as, affairs have taken an unhappy turn.

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Not happy or fortunate; unfortunate; unlucky; as, affairs have taken an unhappy turn.

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of Depress

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Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.

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Having or showing good spirits or joy; cheering; cheery; contented; happy; joyful; lively; animated; willing.

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