wretchedness

Word parts

wretched + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/

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• Hyphenation: wretch‧ed‧ness

Noun

Singular wretchedness

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Wretchedness is an unhappy state of pain of the mind and body.
2. (uncountable) Wretchedness is a long state of very bad luck.

Synonyms

• misery

Related words

• wretched