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How to pronounce “wretched”
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Pronunciation guide for wretched
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of wretched with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Imogen Heap plays "Wait It Out" 3 minutes, 55 seconds
♫ What of the wretched hollow? ♫
- Definition summary
- Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce wretched
Imogen Heap plays "Wait It Out" 3 minutes, 55 seconds

♫ What of the wretched hollow? ♫
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “wretched”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- 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 causing 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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