wretchedness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

Definition

The state of being very unhappy, ill, or unfortunate.

Examples

• The refugees endured unimaginable wretchedness in the camps.

• His speech conveyed a deep sense of personal wretchedness.

• The novel vividly portrays the wretchedness of poverty-stricken families.

Synonyms of wretchedness

Words with a similar meaning to wretchedness:

• misery
• unhappiness
• woe
• despair

Antonyms of wretchedness

Words with the opposite meaning to wretchedness:

• happiness
• joy
• bliss

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