a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
Used in a Sentence
abjection
How to use abjection in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for abjection.
Editorial note
It suffices to claim that a thing must be attempted for the sake of science in order to silence all abjections.
Examples4
Definitions1
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of abjection gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for abjection.
noun
a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
See also: abasement, degradation
Example sentences
It suffices to claim that a thing must be attempted for the sake of science in order to silence all abjections.
This utter abjection was intensified by the lack of positive models to emulate.
So today I think about maybe wandering homeless or seeing if there is still some job I could do that doesn't give me the feeling of absolute abjection that interviews do.
You cannot coerce someone into looking like an American, and a majority of Americans only look at me with abjection or fear since I have "wild" dreadlocks, which to them look unkept.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use abjection in a sentence?
It suffices to claim that a thing must be attempted for the sake of science in order to silence all abjections.
What does abjection mean?
a low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken
What part of speech is abjection?
abjection is commonly used as noun.