“abject”

Definitions

• adjective

  of the most contemptible kind

  Synonyms: low, miserable, scummy, scurvy, abominable, accepting, acquiescent, agreeable, apologetic, arrant, assenting, atrocious

  • Example:“abject cowardice”
  • Example:“a low stunt to pull”

• adjective

  most unfortunate or miserable

  • Example:“The most abject slaves joined in the revolt.”
  • Example:“abject poverty”

• adjective

  showing utter resignation or hopelessness

  Synonyms: unhopeful

  • Example:“abject surrender”

• adjective

  showing humiliation or submissiveness

  • Example:“an abject apology”