wretched
adjective
UK/ˈretʃ.ɪd/
US/ˈretʃ.ɪd/
Definitions of wretched adjective
quality
- C2
Of very poor quality or in a very unpleasant or unhappy condition.
A truly wretched childhood filled with neglect and hardship.
They lived in a wretched, unsanitary environment, with no basic sanitation.
The hotel was wretched; I would never stay there again.
emotion
- C2
Experiencing or marked by physical or emotional distress or unhappiness.
I woke up this morning feeling wretched; I think I might be getting sick.
She felt wretched with a bad cold.
He felt utterly wretched after hearing the news.
annoyance
Used to express annoyance or frustration at something considered very bad or unfortunate.
My wretched computer has crashed again.
The wretched traffic made her late for the meeting.
I've lost my wretched keys again.