Both Uses of
wretched
in
Hedda Gabler
- ] Oh, you're thinking of the annoyances about this wretched professorship!†
Act 2
- And I say, too, the way he smiled and glanced at Tesman when you dared not accept his invitation to this wretched little supper-party of his.†
Act 2 *
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."