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Meaning of wretched

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wretched

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛtʃɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very miserable; feeling deep affliction or distress.

    Example: I felt wretched after my wife died.

  2. Worthless; paltry; very poor or mean; miserable.

    Example: The street was full of wretched beggars dressed in rags.

  3. Hatefully contemptible; despicable; wicked.

  4. Used to express dislike of or annoyance towards the mentioned thing.

    Example: Will you please stop playing that wretched trombone!