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Wretcheder: meaning, definitions and examples

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wretcheder

 

[ ˈrɛtʃ.ə.dər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The term 'wretcheder' is a comparative form of the adjective 'wretched.' It typically describes a state that is more miserable or unfortunate than another situation or person. This word conveys a sense of extreme suffering or hardship, often associated with despair or deep unhappiness. It can be used to emphasize the dire condition of someone or something in a particularly bad state.

Synonyms

more miserable, more pitiful, more unfortunate, sadder

Examples of usage

  • She felt wretcheder after hearing the news.
  • The conditions in the shelter were wretcheder than we had expected.
  • His circumstances grew wretcheder day by day.

Translations

Translations of the word "wretcheder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais miserável

🇮🇳 और दयनीय

🇩🇪 elender

🇮🇩 lebih malang

🇺🇦 бідніший

🇵🇱 bardziej nędzny

🇯🇵 より不幸な

🇫🇷 plus misérable

🇪🇸 más miserable

🇹🇷 daha sefil

🇰🇷 더 불쌍한

🇸🇦 أكثر بؤسا

🇨🇿 horší

🇸🇰 horší

🇨🇳 更可怜的

🇸🇮 bolj obupan

🇮🇸 meira örvænt

🇰🇿 одан да қайғылы

🇬🇪 მეტად უბედური

🇦🇿 daha bədbəxt

🇲🇽 más miserable

Etymology

The term 'wretched' originates from the Old English word 'wreċċed', which means 'driven out' or 'exiled.' This word carries connotations of suffering, misery, and ill fortune. The root of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *wrekō, meaning 'to drive out or destroy.' Over the centuries, 'wretched' has evolved to describe not only physical but also emotional states of distress. The comparative form 'wretcheder' follows the standard pattern of forming comparatives in English, though it is less commonly used today. The use of 'wretcheder' highlights the heightened degree of wretchedness, making it a powerful descriptor in literature and daily language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,164, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.