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abject

/ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/

Meanings
noun
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. "
condition person negative suffering

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration prevented

prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration participating

participating verb

/pɑrˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ /pərˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

""My sister is participating in the school play this year." "

Illustration helplessness

helplessness noun

/ˈhɛlpləsnəs/ /ˈhɛlplɪsnəs/

The state of being helpless.

"The elderly man felt a profound sense of helplessness when he realized he couldn't remember how to get home. "

Illustration ingratiating

ingratiating verb

/ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please him or her.

"To get a good grade on the upcoming history exam, Maria was ingratiating herself with the strict teacher by always volunteering to help. "

Illustration hopelessness

hopelessness noun

/ˈhoʊpləsnəs/

The lack of hope; despair

"After failing the test, a wave of hopelessness washed over Maria; she felt like she would never pass the class. "

Illustration receiving

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration everything

everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

Illustration grovelling

grovelling verb

/ˈɡrɒvlɪŋ/ /ˈɡrʌvlɪŋ/

To be prone on the ground.

"The toddler, upset about losing his toy, was grovelling on the floor, crying loudly. "

Illustration resignation

resignation noun

/ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/

The act of resigning.

"Her resignation from the company was announced yesterday. "

Illustration despicable

despicable noun

/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/

A wretched or wicked person.

"The despicable was spreading rumors about the new student. "