wretched
/ˈrɛtʃɪd/
adjective
- In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; feeling miserable.
- The stray dog looked thin and wretched in the cold rain.
- After losing his job, he felt utterly wretched and alone.
- She was wretched with guilt over the argument with her best friend.
- Extremely bad or poor in quality; causing great dissatisfaction.
- We had wretched weather during our entire vacation—rain every day.
- He gave a wretched performance in the play, forgetting his lines twice.
- The hotel room was in a wretched condition, with peeling paint and broken furniture.
- Used to express strong dislike or annoyance; damned.
- I can't find my wretched keys anywhere!
- Who left this wretched mess in the kitchen?
- That wretched car keeps breaking down every month.
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