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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

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sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

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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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funk - A state of depression

Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.

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loner - A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.

He was always a loner, choosing to read books instead of joining group activities.

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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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moan - A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure

As Earl lay in his hospital bed, his moans of pain were the only sounds in the room.

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whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

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petulant - Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child

Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.

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crabby - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.