Body’s face has changed; it’s wretched (6)

I believe the answer is:

abject

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'wretched' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for abject that I've seen before include "Lacking all pride, like a humble apology" , "Deeply miserable" , "Wretched, worthless" , "Submissive, miserable" , "Completely without pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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