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abject in Dutch

abject in Dutch is abject, hulpeloos, moedeloos — abject means experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.

abject in Dutch

abject
adj
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
hulpeloos
adj
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
moedeloos
adj
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
diepgezonken
adj
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
ellendig
adj
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
gelaten
adj
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
hulpeloos
adj
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
infaam persoon
noun
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; an oppressed person; an outcast; also, such people as a class. [from early 16th c.]
verworpeling
noun
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; an oppressed person; an outcast; also, such people as a class. [from early 16th c.]

What does "abject" mean?

  1. adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
    "The refugees were living in abject poverty."
  2. adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.
    "He offered an abject apology, practically begging for forgiveness."
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abject in a sentence

  • The refugees were living in abject poverty.
  • The team suffered an abject defeat in the final.
  • He offered an abject apology, practically begging for forgiveness.

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What is "abject" in Dutch?

"abject" in Dutch is abject, hulpeloos, moedeloos. abject means: Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.

How do you use "abject" in a sentence?

Example: "The refugees were living in abject poverty." In Dutch, "abject" is abject, hulpeloos, moedeloos.

Are there other ways to say "abject" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "abject": abject, hulpeloos, moedeloos, diepgezonken, ellendig, gelaten.

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