adj.
Pronunciation: ' re-ch ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, irregular from wretch
Date: 12th century
1 : deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind
2 : extremely or deplorably bad or distressing <was in wretched health> <a wretched accident>
3 a : being or appearing mean, miserable, or contemptible <dressed in wretched old clothes> b : very poor in quality or ability : INFERIOR < wretched workmanship>
– wretch · ed · ly adverb
– wretch · ed · ness noun