definition of
abject

[1] #1 abject s. [low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy] 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". wn

[2] #2 abject s. most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty". wn

[3] #3 abject s. [unhopeful] showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender". wn

[4] #4 abject s. showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology". wn