Both Uses of
wretched
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- And he lumbered out of the pub looking wretched, and disappeared into the torrential rain.†
Chpt 25 *
- Right, well, even if we do all of that, I don't think we're going to be able to bank on more than five minutes,' said Hermione, looking relieved that Harry seemed to have accepted the plan, 'not with Filch and the wretched Inquisitorial Squad floating around.†
Chpt 32
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."