Abjection (Noun)
Meaning
A low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The addict's abjection was palpable as he stood before the judge, unable to meet his family's gaze.
- Her failure in the competition led to a state of abjection, and she couldn't muster the courage to face her friends.
- The news of his unemployment brought him to a state of abjection, forcing him to reevaluate his life choices.
- After being betrayed by her closest friend, she fell into a deep state of abjection, questioning her own worth.
- His mistakes in the business world left him in a state of abjection, feeling ashamed to show his face in public.