How to Pronounce "abjectly"
word
ˈæbˌdʒɛktli
AB-jekt-lee
ˈæbdʒɛktli
AB-jekt-lee
Definition
In a way that shows extreme hopelessness, shame, or lack of pride; completely miserable or without dignity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbˌdʒɛktli
British English
ˈæbdʒɛktli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-jekt-lee
UK
AB-jekt-lee
Listen in Context
He abjectly apologized for his mistake.
The team abjectly failed to win the game.
They lived abjectly in the slums.
She abjectly agreed, unable to stand up for herself.