Definition of the word wretchedness

Pronunciation of vocabulary wretchedness

wretchednessnoun

khốn

/ˈretʃɪdnəs//ˈretʃɪdnəs/

Origin of the word wretchedness

The word "wretchedness" traces its roots back to the Old English word "wrecca," meaning "outcast" or "miserable." This word, in turn, is connected to the Proto-Germanic word "wrekkjaz," also meaning "outcast." Over time, the meaning shifted from simply "outcast" to encompass the state of being unhappy, miserable, and unfortunate. The modern English word "wretchedness" captures this expanded sense, highlighting the state of extreme misery and unhappiness.

Vocabulary summary wretchedness

typenoun

meaningpoverty, misery; misfortune

meaningbad character, bad quality

meaningpathetic

Example of vocabulary wretchednessnamespace

meaning

a feeling of being very ill or unhappy

một cảm giác bị bệnh nặng hoặc không hạnh phúc

  • I have had periods of wretchedness in my life that I have kept hidden from the outside world.

    Tôi đã có những giai đoạn khốn khổ trong cuộc đời mà tôi phải giấu kín với thế giới bên ngoài.

meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant conditions

điều kiện cực kỳ xấu hoặc khó chịu

  • The wretchedness and poverty they encountered made a deep impression.

    Sự khốn cùng và nghèo đói mà họ gặp phải đã để lại ấn tượng sâu sắc.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary wretchedness

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