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wretched adj

Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable. Of an inferior or unworthy nature or social status; contemptible, lowly. Of an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry, worthless. Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner deserving contempt; base, despicable, wicked. Of weather: causing much discomfort; very unpleasant; miserable. (informal) Used to express annoyance towards or dislike of someone or something: bloody, damned.

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