1
as in poorly
in an unsatisfactory way
the whole hockey team played wretchedly that night
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2
as in bitterly
with feelings of bitterness or grief
we're wretchedly disappointed in you for behaving so irresponsibly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wretchedly
Adverb
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The creation of multiple automatic bids for each power conference would greatly limit the role of the selection committee — a good thing given how poorly the committee performed this winter.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Archaeologists described it as poorly preserved, likely due to flood damage that occurred soon after the king’s death.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Remember, too much of a good thing can turn bad quickly!—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 Apr. 2024
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That started off bad and got better.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2023
Adverb
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But Trump's pullback has shaken European nations badly and raised questions over how the continent could defend itself in a real crisis without the U.S. backing that has protected much of Europe from the potential Russian threat since the end of World War II.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The region was badly hit by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in November and December, and many families and businesses are still recovering.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Oscar sadly is too prim and proper to reward its raw sexuality.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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And your institution is, sadly, more relevant than it’s been in a long time.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Wretchedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wretchedly. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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