ABJECT


Meaning of ABJECT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈab-ˌjekt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin abjectus, from past participle of abicere to cast off, from ab- + jacere to throw — more at jet

Date: 15th century

1. : sunk to or existing in a low state or condition

to lowest pitch of abject fortune thou art fallen — John Milton

2.

a. : cast down in spirit : servile , spiritless

a man made abject by suffering

b. : showing hopelessness or resignation

abject surrender

3. : expressing or offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit

abject flattery

an abject apology

Synonyms: see mean

• ab·ject·ly ˈab-ˌjek(t)-lē, ab-ˈ adverb

• ab·ject·ness -ˌjek(t)-nəs, -ˈjek(t)- noun

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