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Synonyms
wretch·ed (rĕch́ĭd)

[Middle English wrecched, from wrecche, wretch; see wretch.]

adjective: -er, -est. 

  1. In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable: “the wretched prisoners huddling in the stinking cages” (George Orwell)
  2. Characterized by or attended with misery or woe: a wretched life.
  3. Of a poor or mean character; dismal: a wretched building.
  4. Contemptible; despicable: wretched treatment of the patients.
  5. Of very inferior quality: wretched prose.

derivatives

wretch́ed·ly
adverb
wretch́ed·ness
noun