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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
- /ˈretʃ.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
Definitions of wretched word
- adjective wretched very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable. 1
- adjective wretched characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow. 1
- adjective wretched despicable, contemptible, or mean: a wretched miser. 1
- adjective wretched poor, sorry, or pitiful; worthless: a wretched job of sewing. 1
- noun wretched (of a person) In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. 1
- adjective wretched person: miserable 1
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Origin of wretched
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
First recorded in 1150-1200, wretched is from the Middle English word wrecchede. See wretch, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Wretched
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wretched popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for wretched
adjective wretched
- miserable — wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable: miserable victims of war.
- desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
- heartbroken — crushed with sorrow or grief.
- pitiful — evoking or deserving pity: a pitiful fate.
- dejected — If you are dejected, you feel miserable or unhappy, especially because you have just been disappointed by something.
Antonyms for wretched
adjective wretched
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
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