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abjectness

n.
C1 Advanced ab·ject·ness

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.


SIMPLE

The abjectness of the situation was clear to everyone.

CONTEXTUAL

The team's abjectness after the final loss was evident in their quiet departure from the stadium.

COMPLEX

The historical account details the abjectness of the peasantry following the failed harvest, highlighting how systemic neglect led to widespread famine and social unrest.

Origin

From abject + -ness.

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