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Meaning of abject

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abject

Pronunciation:/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position.

  2. Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit.

  3. Showing utter hopelessness, helplessness; showing resignation; wretched.

  4. Rejected; cast aside.

abject

Pronunciation:/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cast off or out; to reject.

  2. To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.