wretched

[rech-id] / ˈrɛtʃ ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

terrible, very bad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abject deplorable depressed despicable forlorn gloomy hopeless miserable pathetic pitiful tragic woeful

WEAK

afflicted base bummed calamitous cheap contemptible dejected disconsolate distressed dolorous down down-and-out downcast faulty flimsy hapless hurting in the pits inferior low low-down mean melancholy paltry pitiable poor shabby shameful sordid sorrowful sorry spiritless unfortunate unhappy vile weak woebegone worthless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blessed bright cheerful comforted encouraged encouraging excellent good happy hopeful joyful rich worthwhile worthy

WEAK

nice

Example Sentences

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"It was a very tough match," said the 2021 US Open champion, who had a wretched major record last year.

From Barron's

But one day in 2019, "I knew I had to leave Iran, that wretched country where I no longer felt at home."

From Barron's

“The smell is particularly wretched today,” declared a pretty, blond lady, pressing a lace hankie to her nose to keep the stench away.

From Literature

That wretched form is unlikely to improve anytime soon with United hosting Manchester City next weekend before travelling to Premier League leaders Arsenal on January 25.

From Barron's

Now Frank is out of the Cup following the latest damp squib in the former Brentford manager's wretched first season in charge.

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