abject

The word “abject” has 2 syllables: ab-ject

It's pronounced as /ˈæb.dʒɛkt/

What is synonym and antonym for abject?

In the thesaurus, “abject” has 34 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abject along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abject

base
contemptible
degraded
dejected
demure
deplorable
dishonorable
fawning
forlorn
groveling
hangdog
humble
humiliated
lamblike
low
lowly
meek
menial
miserable
modest
outcast
pitiable
retiring
servile
sheepish
slavish
submissive
sycophant
sycophantic
toadyish
unassuming
unpretentious
worthless
wretched

Antonyms for abject

arrogant
commendable
exalted
excellent
haughty
high-handed
imperious
lordly
magnificent
noble
proud
supercilious
superior
uppity
worthy

Meanings of abject

noun
1. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast.
adjective
1. Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position.
2. Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit.
3. Showing utter hopelessness, helplessness; showing resignation; wretched.
4. Rejected; cast aside.
verb
1. To cast off or out; to reject.
2. To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.

Example Sentences

The refugees lived in abject poverty, lacking even the basic necessities.
His failure in the competition left him feeling abject and defeated.
The novel portrays the protagonist's journey from abject despair to redemption.
The dictator ruled with abject cruelty, instilling fear in the hearts of the people.
Despite facing abject adversity, she never lost hope and continued to persevere.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abject, such as: arrogant, base, commendable, contemptible, degraded, dejected, demure.

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