Wretchedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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wretchedly
[ ˈrɛtʃɪdli ]
manner of action
Wretchedly means in a very unhappy or unfortunate manner. It is often used to describe a state of misery or distress, making the action or feeling associated with it seem even more severe.
Synonyms
dejectedly, dismally, miserably
Examples of usage
- She wretchedly accepted her fate after the loss.
- He wretchedly cried in the dark, feeling utterly alone.
- They lived wretchedly in that neighborhood without proper resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "wretchedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgraçadamente
🇮🇳 बेहद
🇩🇪 elend
🇮🇩 sangat buruk
🇺🇦 жалюгідно
🇵🇱 nędznie
🇯🇵 惨めに
🇫🇷 misérablement
🇪🇸 desgraciadamente
🇹🇷 sefilce
🇰🇷 비참하게
🇸🇦 بؤس
🇨🇿 bídně
🇸🇰 chudobne
🇨🇳 可怜地
🇸🇮 revno
🇮🇸 sorglega
🇰🇿 жаман
🇬🇪 დაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 bədbəxt
🇲🇽 desgraciadamente
Etymology
The word 'wretchedly' comes from the adjective 'wretched,' which has its origins in the Old English word 'wrecched,' meaning 'wretched, miserable.' This term evolved from the Proto-Germanic *wrakþiz, meaning 'driven out, exiled,' which reflects a state of being cast away or experiencing extreme misfortune. The adverbial form 'wretchedly' was derived to describe the manner in which one experiences or expresses this state. By the late Middle Ages, 'wretched' was commonly used in literature to denote a sense of deep suffering or sorrow. Over time, the usage has expanded to include emotional and physical despair, further solidifying its role in English as a descriptor for profound misery and distress.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,463, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27460 discomfited
- 27461 getter
- 27462 champ
- 27463 wretchedly
- 27464 repartee
- 27465 misinterpret
- 27466 unmoving
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