Definition of Abject

1. Adjective. Of the most contemptible kind. "A scurvy trick"

Exact synonyms: Low, Low-down, Miserable, Scummy, Scurvy
Similar to: Contemptible

2. Adjective. Most unfortunate or miserable. "Abject poverty"
Similar to: Unfortunate

3. Adjective. Showing utter resignation or hopelessness. "Abject surrender"
Exact synonyms: Unhopeful
Similar to: Hopeless

4. Adjective. Showing humiliation or submissiveness. "An abject apology"
Similar to: Submissive

Definition of Abject

1. a. Cast down; low- lying.

2. v. t. To cast off or down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.

3. n. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway.

Definition of Abject

1. sunk to a low condition [adj] : ABJECTLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abject

abiological
abioses
abioseston
abiosis
abiotic
abiotic
abiotically
abiotic stress
abiotic transformation
abiotrophy
abiotrophy
abirritant
abirritate
abirritation
abirritative
abject (current term)
abjected
abjecting
abjection
abjections
abjectly
abjectness
abjectnesses
abjects
abjoint
abjointed
abjoints
abjuration
abjurations
abjure

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