What is the meaning of abject?

adjective

  • Of the most contemptible kind.
    • usage: "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick"
  • Most unfortunate or miserable.
    • usage: "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"
  • Showing utter resignation or hopelessness.
    • usage: "abject surrender"
  • Showing humiliation or submissiveness.
    • usage: "an abject apology"
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