Joyous and Misfortunate

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Joyous adjective - Experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight.

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Misfortunate is an antonym for joyous.

Nearby Words: joy, joyously

Misfortunate adjective - Deserving or inciting pity.

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Joyous is an antonym for misfortunate in unfortunate topic.

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