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- Dictionarywretched/ˈrɛtʃɪd/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state: "I felt so wretched because I thought I might never see you again" Similar Opposite
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WRETCHED definition: 1. unpleasant or of low quality: 2. feeling very ill or very unhappy: 3. used to express anger…. Learn more.
Dec 6, 2011 · 1. : deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind. 2. : extremely or deplorably bad or distressing. was in wretched health. a wretched accident. 3. a. : being or appearing mean, miserable, or contemptible. dressed in wretched old clothes. b. : very poor in quality or ability : inferior. wretched workmanship. wretchedly adverb.
Wretched refers to a condition of extreme affliction or distress, especially as outwardly apparent: wretched hovels. Miserable refers more to the inward feeling of unhappiness or distress: a miserable life.
WRETCHED meaning: 1. unpleasant or of low quality: 2. feeling very ill or very unhappy: 3. used to express anger…. Learn more.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent. adjective. morally reprehensible. synonyms: despicable, slimy, ugly, unworthy, vile, worthless. evil. morally bad or wrong. adjective. of very poor quality or condition. synonyms: deplorable, execrable, miserable, woeful.
WRETCH definition: 1. a person who experiences something unpleasant: 2. someone who is unpleasant or annoying: 3. a…. Learn more.
1. : a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune. 2. : a base, despicable, or vile person. Synonyms. baddie. baddy. beast. brute. caitiff. devil. evildoer. fiend. heavy. hound. knave. meanie. meany. miscreant. monster. nazi. no-good. rapscallion. rascal. reprobate. rogue. savage.
Definition of wretched adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable. 2. characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow. 3. despicable, contemptible, or mean. a wretched miser. 4. poor, sorry, or pitiful; worthless.
1. very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; pitiable. 2. characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow; miserable. 3. despicable, contemptible, or mean: a wretched miser.