Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wretch
noun
/rɛtʃ/
Definition
A wretch is a person who is in a very unhappy or unfortunate situation.
Examples
- After losing his job, he felt like a wretch, struggling to make ends meet.
- She couldn’t help but feel sympathy for the wretch stumbling down the street, coat tattered and shoes worn out.
- In the story, the wretch sought redemption after years of wrongdoing.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who is seen with pity or contempt because of their circumstances or behavior.
Synonyms
- scoundrel
- miserable person
- outcast
- rascal
