Abject (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The refugees were reduced to an abject existence, struggling to find food and shelter in the war-torn city.
• The prisoner's abject state was evident in his defeated demeanor and tattered clothing.
• The abject living conditions in the slum were a stark contrast to the wealth and luxury of the city center.
• The natural disaster left many families in an abject state of poverty, with no home or means to start over.
• The once-thriving community was now plagued by abject poverty, with most residents struggling to make ends meet.

Meaning ²

Of the most contemptible kind; "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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Miserable
• Low-down
• Scummy
• Low
• Scurvy

Meaning ³

Showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ⁴

Showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Unhopeful