abjectness
n.n. a state of being very poor, weak, or defeated. It describes a situation where someone has no power or dignity left.
n. a state of extreme poverty, weakness, or total defeat. Often used to describe a lack of dignity or a condition of utter failure.
The abjectness of the situation was clear to everyone.
The team's abjectness after the final loss was evident in their quiet departure from the stadium.
The historical account details the abjectness of the peasantry following the failed harvest, highlighting how systemic neglect led to widespread famine and social unrest.
From abject + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Nounabjectedness
- Nounabjectness
- Adjectiveabject
- Adverbabjectly
Last updated May 18, 2026