wretched

adjective

How many syllables in wretched?

There are 2 syllables in the word wretched.

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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:

atrocious

awful

bad

defective

deplorable

dismal

execrable

flawed

hapless

horrible

inadequate

inferior

insufficient

lousy

luckless

miserable

pitiable

pitiful

poor

rotten

sorry

star-crossed

sucky

terrible

unfortunate

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Antonyms for wretched:

a cut above

above

accomplished

accurate

ace

admirable

agreeable

airy

alert

altruistic

amazing

amused

amusing

animate

animated

appealing

applaudable

as happy as a clam

as happy as a sandboy

as happy as larry

as pleased as punch

at ease

awesome

back-slapping

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