abject (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæbdʒɛkt/
Definition
Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading, often used to describe conditions of poverty or feelings of total hopelessness.
Examples
The refugees lived in abject misery after their village was destroyed by the storm.
He offered an abject apology for his rude behavior, hoping to be forgiven.
Years of abject failure did not stop the inventor from trying one more time.
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