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Wretchedness (noun) means a feeling of deep unhappiness or suffering, in mind or body.

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1
A feeling of deep unhappiness or suffering, in mind or body.
2
A long period of bad luck, hardship or great suffering.
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Etymology

This word came into English via Middle English wrecchednesse, formed from wretched and -ness.

miserableness misery

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What is the meaning of wretchedness?
"wretchedness" (noun) means a feeling of deep unhappiness or suffering, in mind or body.
What is another word for wretchedness?
Other words for "wretchedness" include miserableness, misery.
What is the opposite of wretchedness?
Opposites of "wretchedness" include happiness, joy, mirth.
What are the different meanings of wretchedness?
"wretchedness" has 2 main meanings: 1. A feeling of deep unhappiness or suffering, in mind or body; 2. A long period of bad luck, hardship or great suffering.

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