English Adjectives for "Evocation of Sadness and Disgust"

yucky

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unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

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She wrinkled her nose at the yucky smell coming from the garbage bin.

The yucky taste of the medicine made it difficult for the child to swallow.

unpleasant

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not liked or enjoyed

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pleasant

frustrating

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causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals

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depressing

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making one feel sad and hopeless

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cheerful

heartbreaking

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causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

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upsetting

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causing sadness, anger, or concern

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devastating

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causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

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disappointing

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/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

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poignant

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causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

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hurtful

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causing pain or distress to someone's feelings, often through unkind words or actions

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repulsive

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causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

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foul

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extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

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disgusting

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extremely unpleasant

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appalling

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so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

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depressive

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making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

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dismal

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causing sadness or disappointment

foul icky offensive rank

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