wretchedly

Example Sentences

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Inspectors have described Scotland's largest prison as being in a "wretchedly poor state" while operating at 30% over capacity.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

In many cases, toxin levels are low, or the amount of plant material you would have to ingest to present symptoms is wretchedly high.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

There was one that referred to her as "wretchedly self-absorbed."

From Salon • May 1, 2022

My quarrel with it is because it is a wretchedly executed work.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2019

“I don’t know what it is,” answered Fiver wretchedly.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke