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
- 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
- most unfortunate or miserable
- the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
- abject poverty
Similar: unfortunate
- showing utter resignation or hopelessness
- abject surrender
Synonyms: unhopeful
Similar: hopeless
- 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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