wretchedness

Definitions

A state of deep distress, misery, or unhappiness.

The quality of being in a very poor or contemptible condition.

Examples

The abandoned house stood as a silent monument to the wretchedness of its former inhabitants.

She felt a profound sense of wretchedness as she realized she had lost everything she held dear.

Synonyms

misery despair anguish sorrow woe unhappiness distress

Antonyms

joy happiness bliss contentment delight cheerfulness elation