Definition of wretchedness Wretchedness

wretch•ed•ness

We found 8 definitions of wretchedness from 4 different sources.

What does wretchedness mean?

Noun Plural: wretchednesses
wretchedness - the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry; "he has compiled a record second to none in its wretchedness"
		low quality, inferiority an inferior quality
wretchedness - the character of being uncomfortable and unpleasant; "the wretchedness for which these prisons became known"; "the grey wretchedness of the rain"
		discomfort, uncomfortableness an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
wretchedness - a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune; "the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable"
		misery, miserableness
		ill-being lack of prosperity or happiness or health
		concentration camp a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
		living death a state of constant misery