All 10 Uses of
wretched
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Darcy, in wretched suspense, could only say something indistinctly of his concern, and observe her in compassionate silence.†
Chpt 46 *
- Wretched, wretched mistake!†
Chpt 46
- Wretched, wretched mistake!†
Chpt 46
- Be that as it may, she saw him go with regret; and in this early example of what Lydia's infamy must produce, found additional anguish as she reflected on that wretched business.†
Chpt 46
- Had Elizabeth been at leisure to be idle, she would have remained certain that all employment was impossible to one so wretched as herself; but she had her share of business as well as her aunt, and amongst the rest there were notes to be written to all their friends at Lambton, with false excuses for their sudden departure.†
Chpt 46
- And in the wretched state of his own finances, there was a very powerful motive for secrecy, in addition to his fear of discovery by Lydia's relations, for it had just transpired that he had left gaming debts behind him to a very considerable amount.†
Chpt 48
- That they should marry, small as is their chance of happiness, and wretched as is his character, we are forced to rejoice.†
Chpt 49
- Their arrival was dreaded by the elder Miss Bennets, and Jane more especially, who gave Lydia the feelings which would have attended herself, had she been the culprit, and was wretched in the thought of what her sister must endure.†
Chpt 51
- This is a wretched beginning indeed!†
Chpt 59
- She did not fear her father's opposition, but he was going to be made unhappy; and that it should be through her means—that she, his favourite child, should be distressing him by her choice, should be filling him with fears and regrets in disposing of her—was a wretched reflection, and she sat in misery till Mr. Darcy appeared again, when, looking at him, she was a little relieved by his smile.†
Chpt 59
Definition:
-
(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."