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wretched
adjective
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How to pronounce wretched:

Definition of wretched:

wretched (adjective):
in poor or pitiful circumstances
of very poor quality or condition.
deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind

Synonyms for wretched:

pitiablebadawfulinferiorpoormiserableinadequateexecrablestar-crossedsorry
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Antonyms for wretched:

sensationalcomposedexemplarymirthfulprestigiousexquisiteunbotheredconsiderategratifiedtranquil
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