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Wretchedness
01
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
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Composition
Compound
Uncountable
02
a state of extreme misery, distress, or suffering, often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness or despair
Examples
The wretchedness of their living conditions was evident in the dilapidated shanty town.
03
the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant
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