abject condition
[ˈæb.dʒekt kənˈdɪʃ.ən]
noun phrasepl: abject conditions
condição miserável
1. a state of extreme poverty, degradation, or misery; a deplorable or wretched situation
The refugees were living in abject conditions with no access to clean water or shelter.
Os refugiados viviam em condições miseráveis sem acesso a água potável ou abrigo.
2. a humiliating or contemptible state of affairs
The team's abject condition after the scandal forced them to rebuild from scratch.
A condição deplorável do time após o escândalo os forçou a reconstruir do zero.
The term 'abject condition' is formal and typically used in written or official contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It often appears in humanitarian reports, news articles, or academic discussions about poverty and social issues. The Portuguese equivalent 'condição miserável' carries similar formal weight and is commonly used in governmental and NGO communications.
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