10+ Synonyms for Abject & Similar Words
Definition of abject
- 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"
- most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"
- showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender"
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- What are synonyms for abject?
- Synonyms for abject include: contemptible, hopeless, low, miserable, resigned, scummy, scurvy, submissive, unfortunate, low-down.
- How many synonyms does abject have?
- Abject has 10 synonyms.