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 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