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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yucky [adjective]

unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

Ex: The sandwich had a yucky texture that made it unappetizing .

unpleasant [adjective]

not liked or enjoyed

Ex: The restaurant was noisy and crowded , making for an unpleasant dining experience .

frustrating [adjective]

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

Ex: She found it frustrating when her internet connection dropped during important calls .

depressing [adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing sight of abandoned buildings in the city painted a bleak picture of urban decay .

heartbreaking [adjective]

causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

Ex: Listening to the heartbreaking story of a war refugee touched the hearts of many .

upsetting [adjective]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

Ex:

devastating [adjective]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

Ex: The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident around the world .

disappointing [adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Receiving a disappointing grade on the exam was a blow to her confidence .

poignant [adjective]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

Ex: The poignant sight of the abandoned puppy left her feeling a mixture of sadness and compassion .

hurtful [adjective]

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

Ex: The hurtful betrayal by her closest friend shattered her trust in others .

repulsive [adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: The repulsive taste of the spoiled milk made her spit it out immediately .

foul [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Ex: The foul atmosphere in the neglected room made it unbearable to stay there .

disgusting [adjective]

extremely unpleasant

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appalling [adjective]

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

Ex: They discovered the appalling truth behind the company 's hidden practices .

depressive [adjective]

making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

Ex: The constant criticism from her boss created a depressive atmosphere in the workplace .

dismal [adjective]

causing sadness or disappointment

Ex: The dismal state of the abandoned house gave off an eerie vibe .

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