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Wretchedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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wretchedly

 

[ ˈrɛtʃɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Word origin

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.