Abjectness

Pronunciation: /ˈæbdʒɛktnəs/

Definitions of abjectness

noun The state of being extremely hopeless, miserable, or degraded.

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy looked at me with abjectness when I scolded it for chewing my shoes.

A2 The beggar's abjectness was evident as he pleaded for food on the street corner.

B1 The abjectness of the prisoners in the overcrowded jail was heartbreaking.

B2 The abjectness of the situation was clear when the company went bankrupt and had to let go of all its employees.

C1 The abjectness of the living conditions in the slums was a stark reminder of the city's inequality.

C2 The abjectness of the war-torn country's infrastructure was evident as we drove through the devastated cities.

Examples of abjectness in a Sentence

formal The abjectness of the living conditions in the slums was truly distressing.

informal I can't believe the abjectness of his apology, it was so insincere.

slang The abjectness of her outfit was off the charts, I couldn't stop laughing.

figurative The abjectness of his defeat on the battlefield was a blow to his ego.

Grammatical Forms of abjectness

• plural: abjectnesses
• comparative: more abject
• superlative: most abject
• present tense: abjectness
• future tense: will be abjectness
• perfect tense: has been abjectness
• continuous tense: is being abjectness
• singular: abjectness
• positive degree: abjectness
• infinitive: to be abject
• gerund: being abject
• participle: abjectnessed

Origin and Evolution of abjectness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abjectness' originated from the Latin word 'abiectus' which means 'thrown away' or 'degraded'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abjectness' has evolved to encompass a sense of extreme lowliness, hopelessness, and degradation.