benevolent
adjectiveKindly and disposed to help others.
Kindly and helpful
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adjectiveShowing an unfeeling disregard for other people's difficulties.
cordial
adjectiveWarm, polite, and friendly.
Warmly polite
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crux
nounThe central and most important point of an issue.
dejected
adjectiveSad or discouraged after disappointment.
Sad after disappointment
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despondency
nounA state of deep discouragement or loss of hope.
Deep loss of hope
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despondent
adjectiveVery discouraged and without much hope.
dismayed
adjectiveUpset or discouraged by an unwelcome development.
earnest
adjectiveShowing sincere, serious, and determined purpose.
Sincerely serious
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essence
nounThe central or defining quality of something.
Defining core
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levity
nounLightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.
perfunctory
adjectiveDone routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
poignant
adjectiveDeeply affecting, often with sadness or tenderness.
recreant
adjectiveCowardly or disloyal, especially in abandoning a duty.
Cowardly
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sportive
adjectivePlayful or lighthearted.
unenthusiastic
adjectiveShowing little excitement, eagerness, or interest.
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