Definitions

1. noun

The act of casting out or rejection, especially of a person or thing that is considered unworthy or unacceptable.

“The social abjection of the migrant worker in the society made her feel isolated and alone.”

2. noun

A feeling of shame or guilt, especially because of being rejected or humiliated.

“The actress felt deep abjection after being booed off the stage by the audience.”

3. noun

A state of being rejected or cast out from society, often accompanied by feelings of shame and low self-esteem.

“The homeless man felt the abjection of being rejected by the community and having nowhere to go.”

4. noun

A type of philosophical and psychological concept where an individual’s sense of self and identity is threatened or destroyed.

“The abjection of the individual’s sense of self was a central theme in the psychological thriller novel.”