Abjection

Pronunciation: /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions of abjection

noun a state of being cast down in spirit; a low or downcast state

Example Sentences

A1 The abjection of the old building made it unsafe to enter.

A2 She felt a sense of abjection when she realized she had failed the test.

B1 The abjection of poverty can be seen in the crowded slums of the city.

B2 The abjection of the prisoners in the overcrowded jail was evident to all who visited.

C1 The abjection of the war refugees was heartbreaking to witness.

C2 The abjection of the situation was overwhelming, leaving everyone feeling helpless.

Examples of abjection in a Sentence

formal The concept of abjection in literature refers to the state of being cast off or rejected from society.

informal She felt a sense of abjection after being excluded from the group chat.

slang Dude, getting dumped by text is the ultimate abjection.

figurative The abandoned house had an air of abjection, as if it had given up on ever being loved again.

Grammatical Forms of abjection

• plural: abjections
• comparative: more abject
• superlative: most abject
• present tense: abjects
• future tense: will abject
• perfect tense: have abjected
• continuous tense: is abjecting
• singular: abjection
• positive degree: abject
• infinitive: to abject
• gerund: abjecting
• participle: abjected

Origin and Evolution of abjection

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abjection' originated from the Latin word 'abiectio', which means 'a casting off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'abjection' has evolved to refer to a state of being degraded, humiliated, or cast off from society. It is often used in a psychological or philosophical context to describe extreme feelings of disgust or revulsion.