a. Careless; reckless. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

--- Retch"less*ly, adv. -- Retch"less*ness, n. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Reckless. ] Reckless; hence, disregarded. [ Obs. ] -- Wretch"less*ly, adv. [Obs.] -- Wretch"less*ness, n. [ Obs. ] Bk. of Com. Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Your deaf ears should listen
Unto the wretchless clamors of the poor. J. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ]