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English > 4 senses of the word abject:
ADJECTIVEallabject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvyof the most contemptible kind
allabjectmost unfortunate or miserable
allabject, unhopefulshowing utter resignation or hopelessness
allabjectshowing humiliation or submissiveness
abject > pronunciation
Soundsae'bjhehkt
Rhymesaffect ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt...
English > abject: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf the most contemptible kind.
Example"abject cowardice"
Synonymslow, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy
BroadercontemptibleDeserving of contempt / contempt or scorn
Catalanbaix, miserable
Spanishbajo, miserable
English > abject: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningMost unfortunate or miserable.
Examples
  • "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"
  • "abject poverty"
Broaderunfortunatenot favored by fortune
English > abject: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningshowing utter resignation or hopelessness.
Example"abject surrender"
Synonymunhopeful
BroaderhopelessWithout hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
Adverbsabjectlyin a hopeless resigned manner
English > abject: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaningshowing humiliation or submissiveness.
Example"an abject apology"
BroadersubmissiveInclined or willing / willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

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