Glad
Glad adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.
Usage example: the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
Miserable
Miserable adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: the awful news made us miserable
Both words in one sentence
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She had a lot of money, a miserable disposition, a huge mean streak, and a dozen heirs who are all glad to see her dead.
Source: The Butler Did It -
Actually, although he was miserable under the sea and glad to be free, his real motivation is revenge for someone else, someone who happens to be from the previously "all good" mermaid race.
Source: Good Witch Versus Bad Witch
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