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abject
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adjective
(= 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
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adjective
most unfortunate or miserable
the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
abject poverty
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adjective
showing utter resignation or hopelessness
abject surrender
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adjective
showing humiliation or submissiveness
an abject apology
misery
Noun
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Misery is great unhappiness or sadness.
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Misery is the way of life and situation of very poor people.
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A misery is an event that causes misery; a disaster.