Synonyms of wretched

Antonyms of wretched

Collocations of wretched

wretched conditions
Frequency: 65 %

The refugees were living in wretched conditions, with no access to clean water or proper shelter.

wretchedly poor
Frequency: 60 %

The family lived in a wretchedly poor neighborhood, struggling to make ends meet.

wretched behavior
Frequency: 50 %

His wretched behavior at the party embarrassed everyone who was there.

wretched excess
Frequency: 40 %

The party was a display of wretched excess, with extravagant decorations and an abundance of food.

wretchedly sad
Frequency: 35 %

The movie's ending was wretchedly sad, leaving the audience in tears.

Idiomatic Expressions for wretched

  • Phrase: a wretched soul
    Meaning: refers to a person who is deeply unhappy, miserable, or troubled
    Usage: She was known in the village as a wretched soul, always seen wandering the streets with a haunted look in her eyes.