Synonyms for Wretched
Definition of wretched
adjective
- of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment of the accused"; "woeful errors of judgment"
- characterized by physical misery; "a wet miserable weekend"; "spent a wretched night on the floor"
- very unhappy; full of misery; "he felt depressed and miserable"; "a message of hope for suffering humanity"; "wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "wretched"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like deplorable, execrable, hapless can replace "wretched" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 16 alternatives available, "wretched" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Wretched" in song lyrics
See how wretched is used in real songs:
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"And if one night in Gotham without the wretched"
Aesop Rock — Daylight -
"Im raw, wicked, and wretched"
Big Hutch f/ Xzibit — 2 Killaz -
"Check it, I spit it for the righteous and the wretched"
Dilated Peoples — Pay Attention