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Wretchedness

Noun CEFR C1
ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs

Definitions

  1. An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.
    uncountable, usually
  2. A state of prolonged misfortune, privation, or anguish.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“She saw⟳ only that he was quiet and unobtrusive, and she liked him for it. He did not disturb the wretchedness of her mind⟳ by ill-timed conversation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

wretchednesse Wretches wretchlessness wretchock Wretham Wrexham

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