wretchedness
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/ˈretʃɪdnəs/
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/ˈretʃɪdnəs/
A state of being very unhappy or feeling very bad.
The wretchedness of his situation overwhelmed him, making it hard to find any hope.
Very bad or unpleasant conditions or situations.
The wretchedness of the living conditions shocked everyone who visited the village.