Associations to the word «Abject»

ABJECT, adjective. (obsolete) Rejected; cast aside. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the early 17th century.]

ABJECT, adjective. Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ABJECT, adjective. Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ABJECT, adjective. Showing utter hopelessness, helplessness; showing resignation; wretched. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ABJECT, noun. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast. [First attested from the late 15th century.]

ABJECT, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To cast off or out; to reject. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]

ABJECT, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]

ABJECT, adjective. 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".

ABJECT, adjective. Most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty".

ABJECT, adjective. Showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender".

ABJECT, adjective. Showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology".