Both Uses of
wretched
in
The Chrysalids
- Pray, you wretched boy for a forgiveness you do not deserve, but which God, in His mercy, may yet grant you.†
Chpt 3 *
- And somehow the business of Anne made us more wretched still.†
Chpt 10
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."