DICTOMETER

GJERRIG (Norwegian for "abject")

(abject, cheapie, closefisted, grasping, mean, miserly, penurious, scurvily, stingy, tightfisted, avariento, avaro, escaso, mezquino, roñoso, tacaño, vil)

1. Synonyms:
   • Abject
   • Low
   • Low-down
   • Miserable
   • Scummy
   • Scurvy
   Definitions:
   • of the most contemptible kind
   Examples:
   • Abject cowardice
   • A low stunt to pull
   • A low-down sneak
   • His miserable treatment of his family
   • You miserable skunk!
   • A scummy rabble
   • A scurvy trick
   Antonyms:
   • Estimable
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Abject
   Definitions:
   • most unfortunate or miserable
   Examples:
   • The most abject slaves joined in the revolt
   • Abject poverty
   Antonyms:
   • Fortunate
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Abject
   • Unhopeful
   Definitions:
   • showing utter resignation or hopelessness
   Examples:
   • Abject surrender
   Antonyms:
   • Hopeful
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Abject
   Definitions:
   • showing humiliation or submissiveness
   Examples:
   • An abject apology
   Antonyms:
   • Domineering