/ Dictionary / Index W wretch: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: wretch Pronunciation: (rech), [key] — n. a deplorably unfortunate or unhappy person. a person of despicable or base character. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: wretch (Thesaurus) wrest pin wretched Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stringent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language