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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health

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sulk - To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.

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gripe - A complaint about something

The difficult client had a gripe about everything the company did, and he called them often to express it.

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groan - To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance

Liz groaned and rolled her eyes when Jack made an unfunny joke.

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grief - Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone's death

Bella was filled with grief upon hearing that her beloved grandmother had suddenly passed away.

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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

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disgruntled - Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.

The customers were getting more and more disgruntled having to wait in line for 30 minutes to get to the cash register.

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yelp - Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm

The football player yelped in pain after spraining his ankle.

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sob - Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps

Nicole sobbed when her mother told her she was taking her toys away.

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dumps - A low or depressed emotional state

After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.

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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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crabby - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.