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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
- /ˈreʧɪdnəs/
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- [rech-id]
- /ˈrɛtʃ ɪd/
Definitions of wretchedness word
- adjective wretchedness very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable. 1
- adjective wretchedness characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow. 1
- adjective wretchedness despicable, contemptible, or mean: a wretched miser. 1
- adjective wretchedness poor, sorry, or pitiful; worthless: a wretched job of sewing. 1
- noun wretchedness An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering. 1
- noun wretchedness miserable state 1
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Origin of wretchedness
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 Wretchedness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wretchedness 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 wretchedness
noun wretchedness
- woe — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
- unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- dejection — Dejection is a feeling of sadness that you get, for example, when you have just been disappointed by something.
- desolation — Desolation is a feeling of great unhappiness and hopelessness.
- misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
Antonyms for wretchedness
noun wretchedness
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- cheerfulness — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
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