wretched: 意味と定義

In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable: "the wretched prisoners huddling in the stinking cages” ( George Orwell).

Characterized by or attended with misery or woe: a wretched life.

Of a poor or mean character; dismal: a wretched building.

Contemptible; despicable: wretched treatment of the patients.

Of very inferior quality: wretched prose.