All 6 Uses of
wretched
in
The Fellowship of the Ring
- But pity stayed him, and though he kept the ring, in which his only hope lay, he would not use it to help him kill the wretched creature at a disadvantage.†
Chpt Pro. *
- He was altogether wretched.†
Chpt 1.2
- Wretched fool!†
Chpt 1.2
- In any case we did not kill him: he is very old and very wretched.†
Chpt 1.2
- It is wretched for us all, but it is no use your trying to keep me.†
Chpt 1.5
- I don't ever remember feeling so wretched.'†
Chpt 2.4
Definition:
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(wretched) very badin various senses, including:
- unfortunate or miserable -- as in "wretched prisoners sleeping on the cold floor"
- of poor quality -- as in "wretched roads"
- morally bad -- as in "The wretched woman stole his wallet."