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abject

/ˈæbdʒɛkt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. of the most contemptible kind
    “abject cowardice”
  2. most unfortunate or miserable
    “the most abject slaves joined in the revolt”
  3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness
    “abject surrender”
  4. showing humiliation or submissiveness
    “an abject apology”

Synonyms for abject

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