It is an adjective.
Meaning:
1)A state where someone is extremely poor,unhappy, frightened etc.
2)Showing no pride or respect.
Synonyms: debasing, degrading, miserable, mean.
Related forms:
abjectly - adverb
abjectness - noun
Sample Usage
1) People in the slums are living in abject poverty.
2) Rahul is almost abject in this respect for his teacher.
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