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Grammar : Adj
Spell : rech-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛtʃ ɪd



Definition of wretched

Origin :
  • c.1200, wrecched, an irregular formation from wrecche "wretch" (see wretch). Cf. also wicked.
  • adj terrible, very bad
Example sentences :
  • More than a bare recital of the wretched facts, therefore, is not seemly.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • No wonder Florence has a hard time of it; but isn't it wretched of me to gossip?
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • His mother lay on a wretched bed in the corner, half stupefied with drink.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Wretched about one son, he was dismayed at the nocturnal visit of the other.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Wretched Man, who is shameless enough to admit that he likes it.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • While she was gone he could be making up his mind what to do with the wretched boy!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He strode past Mart into the wretched room, and looked at the bed in the corner.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • That speech was like a current of strength to the wretched girl.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It is wretched that they should have to do so, and it is wrong, terribly wrong, of society that it should force them to do so.
  • Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
  • I wouldn't ever—ever be wretched if I looked like you—not ever in this world!
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

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