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The correct spelling is wretched.
How to pronounce wretched
/ˈɹɛtʃɪd/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈɹɛtʃɪd/
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The correct spelling is wretched. Very miserable; feeling deep affliction or distress. For example: "I felt wretched after my wife died."
Usage Examples
“I felt wretched after my wife died.”
“The street was full of wretched beggars dressed in rags.”
“Will you please stop playing that wretched trombone!”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Very miserable; feeling deep affliction or distress.
- 2.Worthless; paltry; very poor or mean; miserable.
- 3.Hatefully contemptible; despicable; wicked.
- 4.Used to express dislike of or annoyance towards the mentioned thing.
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