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wretched

 

[ หˆrษ›tสƒษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing great unhappiness or discomfort

Wretched describes something or someone in a very unhappy or unfortunate state. It can also refer to something of poor quality or condition. The term wretched is often used to express extreme misery, distress, or suffering.

Synonyms

distressed, miserable, pitiful, unhappy, woeful

Examples of usage

  • He lived in a wretched little apartment on the outskirts of town.
  • The wretched conditions in the refugee camp made life unbearable for its inhabitants.
  • I felt wretched after hearing the tragic news.
  • The wretched state of the old building made it unsafe for occupancy.
  • The wretched look on her face revealed the extent of her suffering.
Context #2 | Adjective

of poor quality or condition

Wretched can also be used to describe something of very poor quality or condition. It implies a sense of inferiority or undesirability.

Synonyms

dismal, inferior, poor, shoddy, substandard

Examples of usage

  • The meal we had at that restaurant was wretched.
  • The wretched state of the roads made driving very difficult.
  • They were living in wretched poverty, unable to afford basic necessities.

Translations

Translations of the word "wretched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miserรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคƒเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช elendig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengenaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะปัŽะณั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nฤ™dzny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆƒจใ‚ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท misรฉrable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ miserable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sefil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ฐธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubohรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบbohรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒๆƒจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vesรฆll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนัˆะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™dbษ™xt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ miserable

Etymology

The word 'wretched' has origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'wrecca' meaning an exile or wanderer. Over time, its meaning evolved to convey a sense of misery or unhappiness. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to describe both emotional distress and poor quality conditions.

See also: wretch.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,613 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.