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Word:

abject

Part Of Speech:

adjective

Derivatives:

abjectly – adverb

abjectness – noun

Pronunciation:

ab-ject ; /ˈabdʒɛkt/

Meaning:

: extremely bad or severe

: very humble : feeling or showing shame

: extremely unpleasant and degrading

: expressing or offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit

Synonyms:

woeful, humble, menial, miserable, appaling, atrocious, pathetic, pitiful, growling, servile

Antonyms:

proud

Phrases/Informal Synonyms:

–

Word Origin:

Late Middle English (in the sense ‘rejected’): from Latin abjectus, past participle of abicere ‘reject’, from ab- ‘away’ + jacere ‘to throw’.

Usage Note:

–

Use In Sentences:

– They are living in abject poverty.

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