In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. After losing his job, he felt wretched and hopeless.
Of poor quality; very bad. The wretched condition of the roads made travel difficult.
Deserving or inciting pity. The wretched sight of the abandoned puppy moved everyone to tears.
Characterized by or attended with misery and sorrow. The wretched weather ruined their plans for a picnic.
Contemptible or despicable; provoking anger or annoyance. You wretched liar, how dare you deceive me!