Meaning of the word abject in English
What does abject mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
abject
US /ˈæb.dʒekt/
UK /ˈæb.dʒekt/
Adjective
1.
experienced or present to the maximum degree; utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched
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They live in abject poverty.
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The country was in a state of abject misery.
2.
(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing
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He offered an abject apology.
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They were forced into abject submission.