Wretched

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtʃɪd/

Definitions of wretched

adjective Wretched is an adjective that describes something or someone as extremely unhappy, unfortunate, or of poor quality.

Example Sentences

A1 The wretched dog was shivering in the cold.

A2 She lived in a wretched little house on the outskirts of town.

B1 The wretched conditions in the refugee camp were heartbreaking.

B2 The wretched state of the economy led to widespread unemployment.

C1 The wretched state of the environment is a result of human negligence.

C2 The wretched treatment of prisoners in the facility was brought to light by a whistleblower.

Examples of wretched in a Sentence

formal The wretched conditions in the refugee camp are heartbreaking.

informal I can't believe how wretched the weather has been lately.

slang That party was so wretched, I wish I never went.

figurative Her wretched attitude towards life is holding her back from happiness.

Grammatical Forms of wretched

• past tense: wretched
• plural: wretchedes
• comparative: more wretched
• superlative: most wretched
• present tense: wretches
• future tense: will wretch
• perfect tense: have wretched
• continuous tense: is wretching
• singular: wretch
• positive degree: wretched
• infinitive: to wretch
• gerund: wretching
• participle: wretched

Origin and Evolution of wretched

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wretched' originated from the Old English word 'wrecca', meaning an exile or wanderer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'wretched' evolved to describe someone in a pitiable or unfortunate state, leading to its modern usage as describing something of poor quality or condition.