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wretchedness.

An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/
  1. An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A state of prolonged misfortune, privation, or anguish.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Middle English wrecchednesse; equivalent to wretched + -ness.

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