wretch

noun3

1. •
   An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

   • The poor wretch, who lay motionless a long time, just began to recover his senses as a stage-coach came by. — 1742
2. •
   An unpleasant, annoying, worthless, or despicable person.

   • Swear to me but, thou bold wretch! said she, swear to me, that Pamela Andrews is really and truly thy lawful wife, without sham, without deceit, without double-meaning; and I know what I have to say! — 1740
3. •
   (no longer used) An exile.