ABJECT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
of the most contemptible kind
Example: 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
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
most unfortunate or miserable
Example: the most abject slaves joined in the revolt; abject poverty
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective
showing utter resignation or hopelessness
Example: abject surrender
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adjective
showing humiliation or submissiveness
Example: an abject apology
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "abject" comes from Middle English abjecten. It started in Latin abiectus. Then it appeared in Middle English abiect.
🧩 Fun Fact
Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.