wretchedness

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English wrecchednesse; equivalent to wretched +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪdnəs/ Hyphenation: wretch‧ed‧ness === Noun === wretchedness (usually uncountable, plural wretchednesses) An unhappy state of mental or physical suffering. Synonyms: misery, unhappiness; see also Thesaurus:sadness A state of prolonged misfortune, privation, or anguish. ==== Translations ====