WRETCHED


Meaning of WRETCHED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈre-chəd ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.