Abject — synonyms, definition

1. abject (a)

amoral bad base beggarly cheap contemptible cowardly cowering cringing debasing defeated degraded degrading depraved despicable dirty disgraceful disheartening dishonourable disreputable • • •

2. abject (Adjective)

low-down scummy scurvy unhopeful

abject (Adjective) — Of the most contemptible kind. ex. "abject cowardice"

abject (Adjective) — Most unfortunate or miserable. ex. "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt" ex. "abject poverty"

abject (Adjective) — Showing utter resignation or hopelessness. ex. "abject surrender"

abject (Adjective) — Showing humiliation or submissiveness. ex. "an abject apology"