wret
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Comparative
more wretched
Superlative
most wretched
1
experiencing deep emotional distress or unhappiness
- He felt wretched after losing his job.
- She was wretched over the breakup.
- The child looked wretched when he lost his favorite toy.
- They were wretched at the news of the accident.
- He seemed wretched, sitting alone in the dark.
2
extremely bad in quality, state, or workmanship
- The house was in a wretched state after the flood.
- He gave a wretched performance on stage.
- The restaurant served a wretched meal that nobody could eat.
- The old car was in wretched condition and barely started.
- Their campsite was wretched, with muddy ground and broken tents.
3
suffering from pain, illness, or extreme discomfort
- He looked wretched after days without food.
- The old man appeared wretched and frail.
- She felt wretched with a fever and chills.
- He returned from the storm in a wretched condition, soaked and freezing.
- The patient's wretched state required immediate care.
Synonyms:
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vile or despicable in behavior or character
- It was a wretched betrayal of trust.
- The criminal committed wretched acts without remorse.
- She couldn't forgive his wretched behavior.
- The dictator's policies were wretched and oppressive.
- His wretched treatment of animals shocked everyone.