wretch

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wretch

(noun)

Meaning

a miserable or unfortunate person

Example

"Despite his wealth, he often felt like a wretch when alone."

Synonyms

misfortunescoundreldestitute

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'wrecca', meaning an exile or outcast.
Related word forms
  • noun: wretchedness
  • adjective: wretched

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