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Meaning of wretched
The primary meaning of the word "wretched" is feeling or expressing great misery or distress.
Etymology of wretched
The word "wretched" has its roots in Old English "wreccan," which means to drive out or banish, and is related to the word "wretch," which originally meant an outcast or exile.
Over time, the word evolved to convey a sense of misery, distress, or affliction, often implying a sense of being forsaken or abandoned.
Synonyms
miserable
unhappy
distressed
afflicted
troubled
sorrowful
dismal
gloomy
dejected
despondent
despairing
hopeless
pitiful
pathetic
woeful
forlorn
dismal
dreary
bleak
cheerless
joyless
melancholy
morose
glum
depressed
desolate
isolated
lonely
forsaken
abandoned
rejected
castaway
downcast
disheartened
dispirited
demoralized
crushed
devastated
shattered
broken
ruined
hapless
ill-fated
star-crossed
unfortunate
unlucky
ill-starred
Definitions
- Feeling or expressing great misery or distress
- * Of very poor quality, unpleasant, or unattractive
Usage Examples
- The wretched conditions in the refugee camp were a stark reminder of the humanitarian crisis.
- * She felt wretched after losing her job and struggled to find a new one.
- * The wretched state of the economy had a devastating impact on the country's infrastructure.
Antonyms
happy
joyful
cheerful
delighted
thrilled
ecstatic
euphoric
elated
blissful
content
satisfied
pleased
relieved
consoled
comforted
hopeful
optimistic
enthusiastic
excited
thrilled
jubilant
triumphant
victorious
successful
prosperous
fortunate
lucky
blessed