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pout - To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.

When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.

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fret - To be constantly worried or anxious.

Joe found that fretting about the many problems that popped up every day kept him from accomplishing his goals.

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dour - A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression

Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.

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chagrin - Being unhappy and disappointed as a result of a failure or mistake

Paul felt chagrin when he missed the field goal that would have won the football game.

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retreat - To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.

After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.

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gripe - To complain about something that is bothering you

Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.

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miffed - Annoy

The job applicant's long-winded answers miffed the interviewer so much that she refused to listen to him further.

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sorrow - A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.

He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.

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grumble - To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.

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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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inconsolable - So sad that a person cannot be comforted

Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.

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miserable - Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.

She felt miserable after failing the exam she studied so hard for.