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gripe - A complaint about something

The difficult client had a gripe about everything the company did, and he called them often to express it.

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despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

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grumpy - Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old

Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.

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lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

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distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.

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sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.

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yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.

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despondent - Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm

Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.

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grief - Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves

When her beloved dog was killed by a car, she was filled with grief.

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weep - To shed tears

Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.