wretched
adjective
very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable.
wretchedly
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a word derived from
wretched.
Example Sentences
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In many cases, toxin levels are low, or the amount of plant material you would have to ingest to present symptoms is wretchedly high.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
There was one that referred to her as "wretchedly self-absorbed."
From Salon ● May 1, 2022
They are wretchedly poor, and live in a cave close to the huge alcove in the cliff where one of the Buddhas used to stand.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2021
My quarrel with it is because it is a wretchedly executed work.
From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2019
“Why, I don’t even know General Peckem,” the chaplain protested wretchedly.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
