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abject

/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

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noun

Elender, Verachtenswerter

A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast.

Examples :

"After losing everything in the fire, he became an abject, begging for food and shelter. "

Nachdem er durch das Feuer alles verloren hatte, wurde er zu einem Elenden, der um Essen und Obdach bettelte.

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adjective

Elend, erbärmlich

Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position.

Examples :

"After losing his job and his home, he lived in abject poverty. "

Nachdem er seinen Job und sein Zuhause verloren hatte, lebte er in elender Armut.

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adjective

Elend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich

Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit.

Examples :

"The student's abject fear of public speaking prevented him from participating in the class debate. "

Die erbärmliche Angst des Schülers vor dem öffentlichen Reden hinderte ihn daran, an der Debatte teilzunehmen.

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adjective

elend, erbärmlich, trostlos

Showing utter hopelessness, helplessness; showing resignation; wretched.

Examples :

"After failing all his exams, he felt abject despair. "

Nachdem er alle seine Prüfungen nicht bestanden hatte, empfand er elende Verzweiflung.

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adjective

Verworfen, abgeschlagen

Rejected; cast aside.

Examples :

"The failing student felt abject after receiving his lowest-ever grade. "

Der durchfallende Schüler fühlte sich nach Erhalt seiner schlechtesten Note aller Zeiten verstoßen.

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verb

Abstoßen, verwerfen

To cast off or out; to reject.

Examples :

"The school committee abjectly rejected the proposal for a new playground. "

Der Schulausschuss lehnte den Vorschlag für einen neuen Spielplatz entschieden ab.

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verb

Erniedrigen, herabsetzen

To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.

Examples :

"The bully tried to abject the younger student by mocking his clothes in front of everyone. "

Der Schläger versuchte, den jüngeren Schüler zu erniedrigen, indem er sich vor aller Augen über seine Kleidung lustig machte.

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