Definition of abject

Overview of adj abject

The adj abject has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (3) abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy

(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")

2. (1) abject

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

3. abject, unhopeful

(showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender")

4. abject

(showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology")