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One who doesn't like spending years in wretched state (6)

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I believe the answer is:

misery

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(Other definitions for misery that I've seen before include "Woe, wretchedness" , "Great suffering" , "Mental distress or discomfort" , "Party-pooper" , "''. . . . . . loves company''" .)

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