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Abject Definition & Meaning

abject
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"
  2. most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"
  3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender"
  4. showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology"

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What does abject mean?
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"
What part of speech is abject?
Abject is an adjective.
How many definitions does abject have?
Abject has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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