abjectly
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ADVERB
1. In a humble, submissive, or servile manner
In an excessively humble, submissive, or degrading manner, often showing a willingness to obey, flatter, or beg for approval while sacrificing personal dignity.
1.1. Showing extreme submission or servility
Behaving in an excessively obedient, submissive, or deferential way toward someone, often displaying a lack of independence or self-respect.
Synonyms
- servilely
- submissively
- subserviently
- obsequiously
- grovelingly
- fawningly
- slavishly
- meekly
- suppliantly
- sycophantically
Antonyms
- arrogantly
- haughtily
- proudly
- boldly
- audaciously
- imperiously
- disdainfully
- superciliously
Examples
- He pleaded abjectly for a second chance, acknowledging his errors.
- The defeated official bowed abjectly before the victorious ruler.
- The employee behaved abjectly toward his demanding superior, agreeing with every request.
Related Words
- servility
- submission
- subservience
- obsequiousness
- sycophancy
- deference
- humility
- submissiveness
1.2. In an apologetic or shamefaced manner
Acting with extreme embarrassment, humility, or regret, especially when apologizing for a mistake or seeking forgiveness.
Synonyms
- apologetically
- sheepishly
- bashfully
- humbly
- ingratiatingly
- diffidently
- timidly
- meekly
- self-deprecatingly
Antonyms
- arrogantly
- proudly
- boldly
- brazenly
- disdainfully
- contemptuously
- defiantly
Examples
- She apologized abjectly for her mistake, hoping for forgiveness.
- He looked abjectly at his colleagues after admitting that he had caused the problem.
Related Words
- apology
- remorse
- regret
- embarrassment
- contrition
- humility
- shame
ADVERB
2. In a miserable, degraded, or humiliating condition
In an extremely poor, wretched, or humiliating state, reflecting severe failure, defeat, or loss of dignity.
2.1. Experiencing complete failure or defeat
Failing or losing in a thoroughly unsuccessful and humiliating way, with no meaningful achievement or success.
Synonyms
- ingloriously
- miserably
- disastrously
- disgracefully
- shamefully
- wretchedly
- poorly
Antonyms
- successfully
- triumphantly
- gloriously
- brilliantly
- admirably
- victoriously
Examples
- Despite his efforts, he failed abjectly in his attempt to win the competition.
- The defeated team stood abjectly on the field, accepting their loss.
Related Words
- failure
- defeat
- disgrace
- humiliation
- disaster
- misfortune
- defeatism
2.2. Displaying extreme humiliation or degradation
Appearing or behaving in a deeply humiliated, lowly, or degraded manner, often as a result of hardship, defeat, or dependence on others.
Synonyms
- lowly
- meanly
- poorly
- humblingly
- miserably
- wretchedly
Antonyms
- proudly
- dignifiedly
- nobly
- confidently
- self-assuredly
Examples
- The beggar looked up abjectly at the passerby, hoping for some kindness.
- The prisoner accepted his punishment abjectly, without attempting to defend himself.
Related Words
- degradation
- abasement
- humiliation
- indignity
- wretchedness
- misery