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Joyless

Not having joy; not causing joy; unenjoyable.

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Funereal 84% connected

Suiting a funeral; pertaining to burial; solemn. Hence: Dark; dismal; mournful.

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Funereal 84% connected

Suiting a funeral; pertaining to burial; solemn. Hence: Dark; dismal; mournful.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Mirthless 84% connected

Without mirth.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Mirthless 84% connected

Without mirth.

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Sepulchral 84% connected

Of or pertaining to burial, to the grave, or to monuments erected to the memory of the dead; as, a sepulchral stone; a sepulchral inscription.

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Sepulchral 84% connected

Of or pertaining to burial, to the grave, or to monuments erected to the memory of the dead; as, a sepulchral stone; a sepulchral inscription.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cheerless 66% connected

Without joy, gladness, or comfort.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cheerless 66% connected

Without joy, gladness, or comfort.

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Sorrowful 66% connected

Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed.

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Sorrowful 66% connected

Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Unhappy 66% connected

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

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Unhappy 66% connected

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

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Joyous 94% connected

Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.

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Joyous 94% connected

Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.

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