abject — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abject adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- despicable adjective So morally low or cruel that it deserves scorn and contempt.
- low adj Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
Senses
abject is used for these senses in English:
- abject Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]
- abject Of a person: cast down in hope or spirit; showing utter helplessness, hopelessness, or resignation; also, grovelling; ingratiating; servile. [from mid 14th c.]
- despicable Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- low Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak.
- low (especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.
abject — full definition
- adj Experienced or done in the most extreme or miserable degree, especially poverty or failure.
- adj Lacking self-respect or dignity; deserving contempt.
base — full definition
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.