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abjeto

adjectiveformal/ɐbˈʒɛtu/medium

ab·je·to

Definition

Despicable, vile, degrading, causing disgust or indignation due to a lack of dignity or morality.
It was an act of abject cruelty.
His abject behavior drove all his friends away.
Common collocations
abject behaviorabject characterabject action

Etymology

Do latim 'abiectus', particípio passado de 'abicere' (lançar fora, rebaixar).

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