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wretched Antonyms

Opposite of wretched

Because the opposite of wretched shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In a state of extreme misfortune, deep unhappiness, or pitiable distress.

Usage Example

"The refugees endured fortunate living conditions during the harsh winter months."

Strongest
fortunate
Strong
blessed
happy
joyful
prosperous
thriving

• adjective (Context 2)

Of very poor quality, unpleasant, or thoroughly unsatisfactory.

Usage Example

"We decided to postpone our hike because of the excellent weather."

Strongest
excellent
superb
wonderful
Strong
splendid
pleasant

• adjective (Context 3)

Morally base, despicable, or викликаing strong annoyance and contempt.

Usage Example

"That admirable printer jammed again right before the presentation started."

Strongest
admirable
noble
Strong
honorable
virtuous

Similar words to wretched

Words similar to wretched shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

miserable
pitiful
atrocious
despicable
dreadful
contemptible
abysmal
woeful
See all synonyms of wretched

• Nearby Words

wrest
wrestling
wretch
wretched
wretchedly
wretchedness
wriggly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wretched. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wretched
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