felt wretched

Meanings

• verb

  to experience great sadness, misery, or regret

  - "After losing the election, he felt wretched."
  - "She felt wretched when she realized she had made a terrible mistake."

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Variants

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wretched , wretcheder , wretchedest , wretchedly , wretchedness , wretchednesses

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Etymology

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The word 'felt' in this context is from Old English 'feolan,' meaning 'to touch.' 'Wretched' comes from the Old English 'wrecced,' meaning 'twisted, distorted, or ruined.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wretched' was first used in English literature in the 1400s.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth,' Lady Macbeth famously says, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which, like the moon, doth magnify the oft to swelling, shaping itself to grander issues.' This quote can be interpreted as Lady Macbeth feeling wretched about her ambition and the consequences it brings.

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Related Concepts

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1. misery: A state of great suffering or distress, often used interchangeably with 'wretchedness'

2. despair: A feeling of hopelessness and lack of motivation or energy, often leading to a wretched state

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Culture

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The feeling of being wretched is often portrayed in literature and art as a deep sense of sorrow, despair, or regret. It can be a result of personal loss, failure, or moral decay.

How to Memorize "felt wretched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with their head in their hands, tears streaming down their face, and a sad expression on their face. This is what it looks like to feel wretched.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'wretched' as being synonymous with 'miserable' or 'despairing.' Associate it with feelings of sadness and regret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'WRETCHED': Weeping, Regret, Emptiness, Tears, Crushing, Hopelessness

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