noun
wretch
rehch
noun
1
A person who is very unhappy or in a pitiful, miserable condition.
"The poor wretch had been living on the streets for years."
2
An unpleasant or despicable person, often used humorously.
"Get out of here, you miserable wretch!"
How to Use Wretch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone to be pitied for their misery — or, jokingly, someone you think is a rascal.
When to use it
Slightly literary or old-fashioned; more common in fiction than everyday speech.
Word Forms
wretches plural
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