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Definition wretched in American English

wretched adjective

adjective
/ˈretʃəd/
1

very unpleasant, or in very bad condition

Example

The whole family lived in one wretched room.

2

very unhappy, or sick

Example

She felt wretched at the thought of what might happen.

Synonyms and related words
ill frail unfit sad unhappy gloomy
3

used for emphasizing how much someone or something annoys you

Example

I looked everywhere and eventually found the wretched letter.

Example

The wretched man never answered her questions.

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
Definition wretched in American English