Related Clues:

• In need of some cheering up
• Feeling downcast
• '___ Eyes' (1979 chart-topper by Robert John)
• Ambassadorial cover-up is pathetic
• Devoid of joy
• 'Such a pity!'
• Really poor
• Like a texter who types ":-("
• Down, say
• 'How tragic'
• ''Bummer''
• A long way from festive
• ___ sack
• Disappointing
• Eyes, to Bee Gees