English adjective: abject | |||
1. | abject of the most contemptible kind | ||
Samples | 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 | ||
Antonyms | estimable | ||
2. | abject most unfortunate or miserable | ||
Samples | The most abject slaves joined in the revolt. Abject poverty. | ||
Similar | unfortunate | ||
Antonyms | fortunate | ||
3. | abject showing utter resignation or hopelessness | ||
Samples | Abject surrender. | ||
Synonyms | unhopeful | ||
Similar | hopeless | ||
Antonyms | hopeful | ||
4. | abject showing humiliation or submissiveness | ||
Samples | An abject apology. | ||
Similar | submissive | ||
Antonyms | domineering | ||