wretch
Pronunciation: [rɛtʃ]
Word
Context: “despair”
(noun) a wretch is a very unhappy or unfortunate person. It's someone who is going through tough times or has a hard life.
Example
She felt like a wretch after losing her job but knew she could find a new one.
Example
He wasn't a wretch; he had a loving family and supportive friends.
Example
Do you think a wretch can find happiness again after such hard times?
Context: “disapproval”
(noun) a wretch is also someone you might call mean or bad. It's used when you don't like someone's behavior.
Example
Despite his mistakes, I still think he has a good heart underneath his wretched actions.
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She was not a wretch; she always helped others and was kind.
Example
Why do you think some people call him a wretch when he makes mistakes?
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