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Forlorn Thing Replacing Love With One Crossword Clue
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ABJECT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABJECT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ABJECT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Of the most contemptible kind
- • Most unfortunate or miserable
- • Showing utter resignation or hopelessness
- • Showing humiliation or submissiveness noun
- • A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast. adjective
- • Sunk to or existing in a low condition, state, or position.
- • Cast down in spirit or hope; degraded; servile; grovelling; despicable; lacking courage; offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit.
- • Showing utter hopelessness, helplessness; showing resignation; wretched.
- • Rejected; cast aside. verb
- • To cast off or out; to reject.
- • To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He lived in abject poverty, barely able to afford food and shelter."
- • "The team suffered an abject defeat, losing by a score of 10-0."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Mar 2021 | Across 12 | |
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