1. (

• abject ,
• low ,
• low-down ,
• miserable ,
• scummy ,
• scurvy

) of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick" ;

2. (

• abject

) most unfortunate or miserable; "the most abject slaves joined in the revolt"; "abject poverty" ;

3. (

• abject ,
• unhopeful

) showing utter resignation or hopelessness; "abject surrender" ;

4. (

• abject

) showing humiliation or submissiveness; "an abject apology" ;