abject (Meaning)
abject (s)
of the most contemptible kind
most unfortunate or miserable
showing utter resignation or hopelessness
showing humiliation or submissiveness
abject (a.)
Cast down; low-lying.
Sunk to a law condition; down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; groveling; despicable; as, abject posture, fortune, thoughts.
To cast off or down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.
abject (n.)
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway.
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abject Sentence Examples
- The beggar's abject plea for food touched the hearts of passersby.
- After losing his job, he found himself in an abject state of poverty.
- The abandoned puppy looked up with abject eyes, seeking warmth and care.
- She experienced an abject failure in her attempt to secure the promotion.
- The documentary depicted the abject living conditions in the slums.
- Despite his abject apologies, she couldn't forgive his betrayal.
- The refugee camp provided shelter for those in abject need of assistance.
- The abandoned building stood as an abject reminder of economic decline in the area.
- His abject surrender in the face of adversity surprised everyone who knew him as a resilient individual.
- The war-torn region faced abject devastation, with homes reduced to rubble and infrastructure destroyed.
FAQs About the word abject
of the most contemptible kind, most unfortunate or miserable, showing utter resignation or hopelessness, showing humiliation or submissivenessCast down; low-lyi
humble, servile, meek, sheepish, base, hangdog, menial,slavish, lamblike, unpretentious
supercilious, lordly, imperious, lordly, haughty,superior, arrogant, arrogant, imperious, supercilious
The beggar's abject plea for food touched the hearts of passersby.
After losing his job, he found himself in an abject state of poverty.
The abandoned puppy looked up with abject eyes, seeking warmth and care.
She experienced an abject failure in her attempt to secure the promotion.
