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wretched meaning in Sanskrit

दीन dīna

UK/ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪd//ˈɹɛt͡ʃəd/

wretched in Sanskrit: दीन (dīna). In English, wretched means characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.

Sanskrit words for wretched

characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable
दीन dīna

English meaning of wretched

  1. adjective Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
  2. adjective Of an inferior or unworthy nature or social status; contemptible, lowly.
  3. adjective Of an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry, worthless.
  4. adjective Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner causing contempt; base, despicable, wicked.

Full definition of wretched

wretched in a sentence

  • I felt wretched after my wife died.
  • The street was full of wretched beggars dressed in rags.
  • I just lack the fine motor skill. Same reason I'm a grown man who doesn't know how to use a screwdriver without looking like a retard. Oh, I'm wretched.

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Questions about wretched in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of wretched in Sanskrit?
Wretched in Sanskrit is दीन (dīna).
wretched इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Wretched: दीन (dīna).
What does wretched mean in English?
Wretched means characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.

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