Gratified and Joyless
Opposite meaning words
Gratified
Gratified adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.
Usage example: I am deeply gratified that you'll be able to come to the wedding
Joyless
Joyless adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: was utterly joyless after his bitter divorce
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