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abject
01
marked by severe hardship or extremely unpleasantness
Examples
The workers toiled in abject conditions for pennies.
The asylum seekers faced abject treatment at the border.
02
completely overwhelming in its emotional or psychological effect
Examples
She sank into abject misery after the breakup.
The refugees lived in abject fear of being deported.
03
displaying total submission or self-humiliation
Examples
He offered an abject apology, groveling at her feet.
The servant bowed in abject deference.
to abject
01
to cast off or reject someone or something, particularly with a sense of contempt or inferiority
Examples
After years of loyal service, the company abjected the dedicated employee, leaving her feeling betrayed.
The committee abjected the proposal, dismissing it as impractical and poorly thought out.
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