Meaning of abject

(adj) 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"

most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"

showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender"

showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology"