abject meaning and definition

ABJECT adjective

Definition of abject (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy
2. most unfortunate or miserable
   • "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"
3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness
   • "abject surrender"
   • synonyms: unhopeful
4. showing humiliation or submissiveness
   • "an abject apology"