This use of 'abject' means something is very bad or low. People use it to talk about bad lives or places that are not good. It shows strong negativity.
They live in abject poverty now.
The house was in abject condition.
This meaning describes a strong feeling of being very low, weak, or ashamed. It shows emotions like sadness, weakness, or fear that are very deep.
He made an abject apology.
She felt abject fear during the storm.
This meaning talks about giving up all pride or power. It means someone is totally weak or obedient and feels very low.
He accepted an abject defeat.
They lived in abject obedience to the law.
In biology, 'abject' describes creatures or plants that live low in nature or have poor form. It shows how simple or low they are.
Some abject organisms live in the soil.
Abject species are found in harsh habitats.
'Abject' here is used in a deeper, more serious way about feelings of deep sadness or moral weakness. It often shows very strong suffering inside.
His abject condition reveals deep sorrow.
The poem talks about abject despair.
