1.Definition: most unfortunate or miserable

"The most abject slaves joined in the revolt", "Abject poverty"

2.Definition: of the most contemptible kind

"Abject cowardice"

Related Adjective(s):low, miserable, scummy, scurvy

3.Definition: showing humiliation or submissiveness

"An abject apology"

4.Definition: showing utter resignation or hopelessness

"Abject surrender"

Related Adjective(s):unhopeful