Synonyms of abject

Adjective


1. abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy, contemptible (vs. estimable)

usage: 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. abject, unfortunate (vs. fortunate)

usage: most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty"

3. abject, unhopeful, hopeless (vs. hopeful)

usage: showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender"

4. abject, submissive (vs. domineering)

usage: showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology"

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