English dictionary
abject
adjectivePronunciation
æbˈdʒɛkt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- showing humiliation or submissiveness
adjective
- of the most contemptible kind
adjective
- most unfortunate or miserable
adjective
- showing utter resignation or hopelessness
Example sentences
an abject apology
abject cowardice
a low stunt to pull
a low-down sneak
his miserable treatment of his family
You miserable skunk!
the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
abject poverty
abject surrender