Definitions of abject:

• adjective:   showing utter resignation or hopelessness

  Example: "Abject surrender"

• adjective:   showing humiliation or submissiveness

  Example: "An abject apology"

• adjective:   of the most contemptible kind

  Example: "Abject cowardice"

• adjective:   most unfortunate or miserable

  Example: "The most abject slaves joined in the revolt"