Meaning of the word wretch in English

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wretch

US /retʃ/
UK /retʃ/

Noun

1.

a very unhappy or unfortunate person

Example:
The poor wretch lost everything in the fire.
He felt like a miserable wretch after his failure.
2.

a despicable or contemptible person

Example:
The villain was a cruel wretch who delighted in others' suffering.
Get out of my sight, you vile wretch!
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