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wretched Synonyms

Another word for wretched

Choosing another word for wretched depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
miserable
pitiful
Strong
woeful
abject
forlorn
desolate
heartbroken
hapless

• adjective (Context 2)

Of very poor quality, unpleasant, or thoroughly unsatisfactory.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
atrocious
dreadful
Strong
abysmal
appalling
deplorable
awful
lousy
shoddy

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
despicable
Strong
contemptible
vile
loathsome
execrable
accursed
infernal

Opposites of wretched

The opposite of wretched shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

excellent
admirable
superb
wonderful
noble
fortunate
blessed
honorable
See all opposites of wretched

• Nearby Words

wrestler
wrestling
wretch
wretched
wretchedly
wretchedness
wrexham

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