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wretched
01
experiencing deep emotional distress or unhappiness
Examples
He felt wretched after losing his job.
She was wretched over the breakup.
02
extremely bad in quality, state, or workmanship
DisapprovingExamples
The house was in a wretched state after the flood.
He gave a wretched performance on stage.
03
suffering from pain, illness, or extreme discomfort
Examples
He looked wretched after days without food.
The old man appeared wretched and frail.
04
vile or despicable in behavior or character
Examples
It was a wretched betrayal of trust.
The criminal committed wretched acts without remorse.
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