wretched
/ˈretʃɪd/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6644 in the learning path
痛苦的；可怜的
Definitions
adj. Very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unfortunate.
痛苦的；可怜的
adj. Extremely bad in quality or condition.
恶劣的；糟糕的
Example
I felt wretched after spending the night coughing.
咳嗽了一整晚后，我感到十分难受。
Families living in wretched housing conditions face greater risks of respiratory illness and other health problems.
居住条件恶劣的家庭面临更高的呼吸系统疾病及其他健康问题风险。
Collocations
- feel wretched
- wretched conditions
- wretched existence
Word family
- wretchedly (adv.)
- wretchedness (n.)
Synonyms
- miserable
- pitiful
Antonyms
- happy
Usage tip
开头w不发音；词尾-ed在此读/ɪd/。
FAQ
- What does wretched mean?
- Very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unfortunate. Extremely bad in quality or condition.
- How is wretched pronounced?
- UK /ˈretʃɪd/, US /ˈretʃɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
