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wretch

Pronunciation: [rɛtʃ]

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Learn how to use wretch in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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He wasn't a wretch; he had a loving family and supportive friends.

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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.

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Why do you think some people call him a wretch when he makes mistakes?

How to pronounce wretch

Pronunciation: [rɛtʃ]

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