Wretchedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wretchedest
[ ˈrɛtʃɪdɪst ]
extreme state
The term 'wretchedest' is the superlative form of 'wretched', which describes something marked by deep misery, distress, or unhappiness. It refers to the most extreme or severe degree of wretchedness, emphasizing the dire nature of a situation or condition.
Synonyms
most miserable, most pitiable, most unfortunate.
Examples of usage
- She felt the wretchedest of all after losing her job.
- The wretchedest weather made the trip unbearable.
- He was in the wretchedest state imaginable after the accident.
- Finding himself in the wretchedest circumstances, he sought help.
Translations
Translations of the word "wretchedest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 miserável
- deplorável
- infeliz
🇮🇳 दुखीतम
- दीन
- दरिद्र
🇩🇪 elendiger
- elend
- jämmerlich
🇮🇩 paling menyedihkan
🇺🇦 найжалюгідніший
🇵🇱 najbiedniejszy
- najnieszczęśliwszy
- nędzny
🇯🇵 最も惨めな
🇫🇷 le plus misérable
🇪🇸 el más miserable
🇹🇷 en sefil
🇰🇷 가장 비참한
🇸🇦 الأكثر بؤسًا
🇨🇿 nejubožejší
🇸🇰 najbiednejší
🇨🇳 最悲惨的
🇸🇮 najrevnejši
🇮🇸 verst
🇰🇿 ең жаманы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უბედური
🇦🇿 ən bədbəxt
🇲🇽 el más miserable
Etymology
The word 'wretched' is derived from the Old English 'wrecce', meaning 'a wretch or castaway', which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic '*wrækō', meaning 'one who is driven out'. Over time, this term evolved to describe someone in a wretched state, typically one of misery or suffering. The superlative form 'wretchedest' emerged as a way to denote the extremity of this condition. Its use reflects the linguistic trend of forming superlatives in English, often by adding '-est' to adjectives. The usage of 'wretched' dates back to the 14th century in English literature, often highlighting themes of despair and hardship in human experiences.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,568, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.