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Definition wretched in British English

wretched adjective

adjective
/ˈretʃɪd/
1

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
utterlysadlyhopelessly
2

very unpleasant, or in very bad condition

Example

The whole family lived in one wretched room.

3

very unhappy, or ill

Example

She felt wretched at the thought of what might happen.

Synonyms and related words
illfrailunfitsadunhappygloomy
Definition wretched in British English