abject meaning

UK US /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ 2 syllables

abject (adjective): of the most contemptible kind.

abject has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

abject as an 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

    Similar: contemptible

  2. most unfortunate or miserable
    • the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
    • abject poverty

    Similar: unfortunate

  3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness
    • abject surrender

    Synonyms: unhopeful

    Similar: hopeless

  4. showing humiliation or submissiveness
    • an abject apology

    Similar: submissive

How to pronounce abject

abject is pronounced /ˈæbdʒɛkt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in CT · 6-letter words

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