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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
[Adjective]

unpleasant or distasteful in appearance, taste, or smell

Ex: The spoiled milk tasted yucky, so I had to throw it away.
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unpleasant
[Adjective]

not liked or enjoyed

Ex: The weather was cold and unpleasant all weekend .
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frustrating
[Adjective]

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

Ex: It 's frustrating trying to fix a problem that seems impossible to solve .
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depressing
[Adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: His depressing attitude made it hard to stay positive .
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heartbreaking
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causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

Ex: The sight of the destroyed home was truly heartbreaking.
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upsetting
[Adjective]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

Ex: The movie 's ending was unexpectedly upsetting.
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devastating
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causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

Ex: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town .
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disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Her reaction to the gift was surprisingly disappointing.
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poignant
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causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

Ex: The movie ended with a poignant scene that left the audience in tears .
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hurtful
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causing pain or distress to someone's feelings, often through unkind words or actions

Ex: It 's hurtful to be excluded by your friends .
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repulsive
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causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: They found the idea of eating insects completely repulsive.
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foul
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extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

Ex: The foul mood of the boss made everyone in the office tense and uncomfortable .
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disgusting
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extremely unpleasant

Ex: That was a disgusting comment to make in public .
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appalling
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so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.
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depressive
[Adjective]

making someone feel deeply sad or emotionally down

Ex: The novel was too depressive for light reading .
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dismal
[Adjective]

causing sadness or disappointment

Ex: The dismal weather kept everyone indoors for the entire weekend .
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Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling
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