abject in Latin
abject in Latin is miserabilis, abjecta, abjectus — abject means experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
abject in Latin
miserabilis
Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
abjecta
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
abjectus
Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
What does "abject" mean?
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adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
"The refugees were living in abject poverty."
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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 Latin?
"abject" in Latin is miserabilis, abjecta, abjectus. 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 Latin, "abject" is miserabilis, abjecta, abjectus.
Are there other ways to say "abject" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "abject": miserabilis, abjecta, abjectus.
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