wretched

Example Sentences

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Had Quins not had such a wretched season, more of the spotlight might have been on Sale.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As wretched as smog was, Angelenos were not about to stop driving their cars, so the cars had to change.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Tottenham's home record is wretched - Wolves are the only top-flight team to have picked up fewer points than them on their own turf so far.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Elvin Jafarguliyev's second-half reply was little consolation for Azerbaijani underdogs Qarabag, who paid the price for wretched defending in a miserable performance.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Colin stood at the bottom of the staircase, staring at her balefully, his sad countenance seemingly a manifestation of Ophie’s own wretched feelings.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland