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abjection

[ab-jek-shuhn]

abjection Definition

  • 1the state of being degraded or humiliated, especially in a moral sense
  • 2a feeling of lowliness, wretchedness, or degradation

Using abjection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abjection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The abjection of the prisoners was evident in their living conditions.

  • Example

    She felt a sense of abjection after being fired from her job.

  • Example

    The abjection of poverty was all around them.

abjection Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for abjection

Phrases with abjection

  • abject poverty

    a state of extreme deprivation and destitution

    Example

    Many people in the country live in abject poverty.

  • a complete and utter failure

    Example

    The project was an abject failure.

  • a complete and humiliating surrender

    Example

    The army was forced to make an abject surrender.

Origins of abjection

from Latin 'abiectio', meaning 'a throwing away'

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Summary: abjection in Brief

'Abjection' [ab-jek-shuhn] refers to the state of being degraded or humiliated, often in a moral sense. It can also denote a feeling of lowliness or wretchedness. Examples include 'The abjection of the prisoners was evident in their living conditions.' and 'She felt a sense of abjection after being fired from her job.' Phrases like 'abject poverty' and 'abject failure' use 'abject' to denote extreme deprivation and complete failure, respectively.