Truly hopeless (6)

I believe the answer is:

abject

(Other definitions for abject that I've seen before include "Sorry" , "Totally without dignity" , "Wretched, lacking all pride - perhaps an apology" , "Submissive, miserable" , "Mean, wretched" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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