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morass

A complicated or entangled situation that’s hard to escape like being stuck in quicksand but metaphorically.

subdued

Calm and quieted in tone color or manner lacking energy or intensity sometimes intentionally.

bewildered

Completely confused as though logic itself stopped making sense.

amiably

Friendly and pleasant in a gentle good-natured way.

forlorn

Lonely hopeless or abandoned suggesting deep sadness or desolation.

plodding

Slow steady and unexciting suggesting dull effort rather than creativity.

perturbed

Disturbed or anxious something has unsettled your calm.

furtive

Secretive or sneaky trying to avoid being noticed.

qualm

A feeling of doubt or unease about one’s actions often moral hesitation.

earnest

Deeply sincere serious and heartfelt in intention or expression.