Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme unhappiness or discomfort. - Referring to a person who is unhappy, depressed, or in pain. - Talking about a situation or condition that is unpleasant or difficult to endure.
- Describing a state of extreme misery, suffering, or poverty. - Referring to a person who is pitiable, unfortunate, or miserable. - Talking about a situation or condition that is deplorable, unpleasant, or distressing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of unhappiness or discomfort.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional or physical state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or condition that is unpleasant or difficult to endure.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Wretched is more intense than miserable and implies a greater degree of suffering or misery.
- 2Connotation: Wretched has a more negative connotation than miserable and can imply a sense of pity or sympathy for the person or situation.
- 3Usage: Miserable is more commonly used in everyday language than wretched, which is more formal and less common.
- 4Scope: Miserable can be used to describe a wider range of situations and emotions than wretched, which is more specific to extreme suffering or poverty.
Remember this!
Miserable and wretched are synonyms that describe a state of unhappiness or discomfort. However, wretched is more intense and negative than miserable, implying a greater degree of suffering or misery. Miserable is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language, while wretched is more formal and specific to extreme suffering or poverty.
