Vocabulary Entry

wretched

|adjective • noun

adjective

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Example Sentences

"He felt wretched after failing the exam."

"The wretched conditions in the slums were heartbreaking."

"She looked wretched after staying up all night."

noun

Example Sentences

"The novel tells the story of a wretched trying to find happiness."

"He thought of himself as a wretched, constantly battling inner demons."

"In the film, the wretched were depicted as victims of their circumstances."