Both Uses of
wretched
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- "Don't you dare blame your father for what that wretched Skeeter woman wrote!" said Mrs. Weasley, flaring up at once.†
Chpt 10 *
- "Filch, I don't give a damn about that wretched poltergeist; it's my office that's —"†
Chpt 25
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."