abject abject /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

adjective

1. () Of the most contemptible kind  ( scummy , scurvy , low-down , abject , low , miserable )
   of the most contemptible kind
    Abject cowardice
   abject cowardice
    A low stunt to pull
   a low stunt to pull
    A low-down sneak
   a low-down sneak
    His miserable treatment of his family
   his miserable treatment of his family
    You miserable skunk!
   You miserable skunk!
    A scummy rabble
   a scummy rabble
    A scurvy trick
   a scurvy trick
   
2. () Most unfortunate or miserable  ( abject )
   most unfortunate or miserable
    The most abject slaves joined in the revolt
   the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
    Abject poverty
   abject poverty
   
3. Showing humiliation or submissiveness  ( abject )
   showing humiliation or submissiveness
    An abject apology
   an abject apology
   
4. Showing utter resignation or hopelessness  ( abject , unhopeful )
   showing utter resignation or hopelessness
    Abject surrender
   abject surrender