a.

1. 不幸的，可怜的
   They are living in wretched poverty.

   他们过着可怜的贫苦生活。

2. 悲惨的，痛苦的
   This aching tooth makes me feel wretched.

   这一颗牙痛得我难受极了。

3. 讨厌的，恶劣的
   They are wretched cowards.

   他们是讨厌的胆小鬼。

4. 卑鄙的，无耻的

adj.

1. in a very unhappy or unfortunate state; miserable.
2. used to express anger or annoyance:
   she disliked the wretched man intensely.