adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

joyless, unhappy, sad

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Example Sentences

Example:Her joyless life made her long for a bit of fun and laughter.

Definition:Lacking in joy or pleasure.

From joyless

Example:He had an unhappy childhood, which made him gleeless and reserved in his adulthood.

Definition:Feeling or showing misery or distress; sad.

From unhappy

Example:The gleeless performance of the choir made everyone feel sad and despondent.

Definition:Feeling or showing sorrow or grief.

From sad