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Wretchedness

Definition:

Wretchedness refers to the state or condition of being extremely unhappy, miserable, or full of distress.

Senses:

1. Noun - General Usage

Wretchedness, as a noun, describes a feeling or state of great unhappiness.

Example sentence: The impoverished family lived in a state of perpetual wretchedness, struggling to meet their basic needs.

2. Noun - Personal Quality

Wretchedness can also refer to a personal quality of being feeble, contemptible, or lacking in virtue.

Example sentence: His wretchedness was evident in his constant lies and deceit.

3. Noun - Pitiable Condition

Wretchedness can be used to describe a state of being pitiable or unfortunate.

Example sentence: The war-torn region was filled with the wretchedness of displaced people, desperate for aid.

4. Adjective - Describing Something of Very Poor Quality

Wretchedness, as an adjective, describes something of extremely poor quality or in a decrepit state.

Example sentence: The dilapidated house was in a wretchedness state, with broken windows and collapsing walls.

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