ab·ject 
/ˈæbˌʤɛkt/ adjective
/ˈæbˌʤɛkt/ adjective [more abject; most abject] 1 : extremely bad or severe
▪ They live in abject misery/poverty. ▪ The project ended in abject [=complete, utter] failure. 2 a : very humble : feeling or showing shame
▪ He offered an abject apology.
b : very weak : lacking courage or strength
▪ She thought he was an abject coward.
▪ They live in abject misery/poverty. ▪ The project ended in abject [=complete, utter] failure.
▪ He offered an abject apology.
b : very weak : lacking courage or strength
▪ She thought he was an abject coward.
— ab·ject·ly /ˈæbˌʤɛktli/ adverb
▪ abjectly apologetic
/ˈæbˌʤɛktli/ adverb ▪ abjectly apologetic
