wretchedness
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a word derived from
wretched.
wretchedadjectivevery unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable.
Example Sentences
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But alarms were going off on Thursday at Hampden as Scotland somehow beat Greece 3-1 after an hour of wretchedness.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2025
He, too, overcame wretchedness: a chunk on No. 5.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 17, 2022
The Broncos’ wretchedness in the red zone is nothing new.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2021
EDT, more than 14 hours after the procedural wretchedness began.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
When she turned to me, I recognized the wretchedness on her face.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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