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What is another word for Wretchedness? – 153 Wretchedness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    misery distress suffering affliction hardship woe sorrow grief anguish torment agony pain discomfort displeasure dissatisfaction unhappiness despondency despair hopelessness desolation bleakness dreariness gloominess sadness melancholy dejection depression moroseness glumness dismalness cheerlessness joylessness unpleasantness nastiness meanness cruelty harshness bitterness brutality ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness pitilessness unforgivingness

    Meaning of Wretchedness

    The state of being very unhappy or uncomfortable

    Definitions

    • The state of being very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unfortunate
    • * A condition of great misery, distress, or suffering

    Etymology of Wretchedness

    The word "wretchedness" has its roots in the Old English word "wreccan," which means "to drive out" or "to banish," and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of great misery, distress, or suffering, often as a result of external circumstances or fate

    Example Uses

    • The poverty and wretchedness of the inner city were a stark contrast to the wealth and luxury of the suburbs
    • * The wretchedness of the refugee camp was evident in the faces of the people who lived there
    • * The wretchedness of the situation was palpable, and it seemed like there was no way out

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    happiness joy delight pleasure satisfaction contentment comfort ease well-being bliss ecstasy euphoria elation cheerfulness optimism hopefulness confidence assurance security tranquility serenity peacefulness calmness composure satisfaction fulfillment

    Related Nouns

    suffering misery hardship affliction woe sorrow grief anguish torment pain discomfort distress unpleasantness nastiness meanness cruelty brutality ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness pitilessness desolation bleakness dreariness gloominess sadness melancholy dejection depression

    Related Verbs

    suffer endure experience feel undergo bear tolerate accept resign succumb yield give in abandon despair lose hope become despondent become depressed become miserable become unhappy become uncomfortable become distressed

    Related Adjectives

    miserable unhappy uncomfortable unfortunate distressed suffering afflicted woeful sorrowful grief-stricken anguished tormented painful unpleasant nasty mean cruel brutal ruthless merciless heartless callous pitiless desolate bleak dreary gloomy sad melancholy dejected depressed