wretched

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Extremely unfortunate, miserable, or pitiable.

  - "The wretched man begged for food on the streets."
  - "Her wretched life was filled with suffering."

• adjective

  2. (of a person) Deserving contempt or pity.

  - "The wretched criminal was sentenced to life in prison."
  - "He felt sorry for the wretched orphan."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛtʃɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wretched
detested , vexed , distressed , impressed

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Variants

List of all variants of wretched that leads to same result
wretched , wretcheder , wretchedest , wretchedly , wretchedness , wretchednesses

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Forms

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wretchedly, wretchedness

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Etymology

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Old English wrecan ‘to overthrow,’ from weorcan ‘to turn,’ from weorðan ‘to become.’ Past participle of wretch.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wretched' has six letters and contains the letter 'w' twice.

2. The term 'wretched' is often used in the title of songs and albums in various genres, including rock, metal, and pop.

3. The word 'wretched' is also used in the name of a popular video game series, 'The Wretched,' which revolves around horror and survival themes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Misery: A state of deep anguish, distress, or sorrow.

2. Suffering: The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

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Culture

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The word 'wretched' has been used extensively in literature and art to portray misery, suffering, and despair. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities,' the character Madame Defarge is described as a 'wretched hag.' In music, the term 'wretched' is used in the title of several songs, such as 'Wretched' by Evanescence and 'Wretched' by Rise Against.

How to Memorize "wretched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in extreme misery or poverty, such as a homeless person, to associate the word 'wretched' with.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wretched' with feelings of deep sadness, despair, or pity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'wretched' as 'We Really Enjoy Thee, Can Helping Endure Tremendous Suffering.'

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