Definition of Wretched
Wretched
wretch·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
in an extremely unfortunate or unhappy state, facing great distress, upset, or disturbance of mind and/or body;
e.g. She felt wretched for being so mean to him without cause.
(adjective)
extremely bad or troubling, of particularly poor quality or having exceptionally low abilities, generally inferior;
e.g. He lived in wretched conditions, with a collapsing floor and rotting walls.
(adjective)
extremely mean or miserable and deserving of contempt, often used when expressing annoyance or anger;
e.g. I never want to see his wretched face again, after all of the cruel things he has done.
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