abject
adjective/ˈæbdʒɛkt/
Frequency rank: #12,987 most common English word
Meaning
Extremely bad or severe; showing a complete lack of pride or dignity.
Example sentence
The refugees lived in abject poverty, lacking even basic necessities like food and clean water.
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