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Synonyms for Abject (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (showing utter resignation or hopelessness):
resigned, unhopeful

WordNet sense 2 (not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune):
unfortunate

WordNet sense 3 (of the most contemptible kind):
low, miserable, scummy, scurvy, low-down

WordNet sense 4 (deserving of contempt or scorn):
contemptible

WordNet sense 5 (inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination):
submissive


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