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Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling - Adjectives of Sadness and Disgust

These adjectives describe qualities or attributes that evoke feelings of sorrow, grief, or disgust, such as "depressing", "repulsive", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Evoking and Feeling Emotions
yucky
yucky
[Adjective]

unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

Ex: She wrinkled her nose at the yucky smell coming from the garbage bin. 
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unpleasant
unpleasant
[Adjective]

not liked or enjoyed

Ex: It's unpleasant to work in an office with no windows. 
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frustrating
frustrating
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The long delays at the airport were incredibly frustrating for the passengers. 
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depressing
depressing
[Adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing weather made it difficult to muster the energy to go outside. 
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heartbreaking
heartbreaking
[Adjective]

causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

Ex: The heartbreaking loss of their beloved pet left the family devastated. 
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upsetting
upsetting
[Adjective]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

Ex: The upsetting news of the accident left everyone feeling shaken and concerned. 
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devastating
devastating
[Adjective]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

Ex: The devastating earthquake left the city in ruins, with many lives lost and homes destroyed. 
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disappointing
disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointing performance of the team in the championship match left fans feeling disheartened. 
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poignant
poignant
[Adjective]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
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hurtful
hurtful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His hurtful comments left her feeling deeply wounded and upset. 
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repulsive
repulsive
[Adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: The repulsive smell emanating from the garbage can made her feel nauseated. 
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foul
foul
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Ex: The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises. 
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disgusting
disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: The thought of eating insects may be delicious to some, but to others, it's absolutely disgusting. 
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appalling
appalling
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The news of the sudden collapse of the bridge was appalling to the entire community. 
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depressive
depressive
[Adjective]

making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

Ex: The rainy weather had a depressive effect on her mood. 
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dismal
dismal
[Adjective]

causing sadness or disappointment

Ex: The dismal weather matched his gloomy mood perfectly. 
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