Synonyms of the word

joyless

• adj. without joy; unhappy, sad.

cheerless

• adj. devoid of cheer; gloomy.

funereal

• adj. Of or relating to a funeral.
• adj. Similar to a funeral, such as dignified or solemn.

mirthless

• adj. Lacking mirth; devoid of joy.

sepulchral

• adj. Relating to a grave or of death; funereal.
• adj. Suggestive of a grave or of death; having a hollow and deep sound.

sorrowful

• adj. (of a person) Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed; distraught.
• adj. Producing sorrow; exciting grief; mournful; lamentable; grievous.

unamused

• adj. Not amused; thus often offended or put off.

uncheerful

• adj. Not cheerful.

unhappy

• adj. Not happy; sad.
• adj. Not satisfied; unsatisfied.
• adj. (chiefly dated) Not lucky; unlucky.
• adj. (chiefly dated) Not suitable; unsuitable.
• n. An individual who is not happy.

unsmiling

• adj. Not smiling; serious or grave.