Dystopian

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈtoʊpiən/

Definitions of dystopian

adjective describing a society characterized by human misery, oppression, and suffering

Example Sentences

A1 The movie depicted a dystopian society where people were constantly monitored.

A2 In the dystopian novel, the protagonist fights against the oppressive government.

B1 The dystopian future portrayed in the book serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked power.

B2 The film adaptation of the dystopian novel was praised for its thought-provoking themes.

C1 The author's dystopian vision of a world ravaged by climate change is both haunting and prescient.

C2 The director's dystopian masterpiece explores the darkest corners of human nature with chilling realism.

Examples of dystopian in a Sentence

formal The novel depicted a dystopian society where individual freedoms were severely restricted.

informal The movie we watched last night was set in a dystopian future where technology controlled everything.

slang I can't believe how dystopian our world has become with all these surveillance cameras everywhere.

figurative Her mind was a dystopian landscape, filled with dark thoughts and despair.

Grammatical Forms of dystopian

• past tense: dystopianed
• plural: dystopians
• comparative: more dystopian
• superlative: most dystopian
• present tense: dystopian
• future tense: will dystopian
• perfect tense: have dystopianed
• continuous tense: is dystopianing
• singular: dystopian
• positive degree: dystopian
• infinitive: to dystopian
• gerund: dystopianing
• participle: dystopianed

Origin and Evolution of dystopian

First Known Use: 1868 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dystopian' originates from the combination of the Greek prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'abnormal' and the word 'utopia' which was coined by Sir Thomas More in his book 'Utopia' published in 1516.

Evolution of the word: The term 'dystopian' was first used in the late 19th century to describe a society characterized by misery, oppression, and dehumanization. Over time, the concept of dystopia has evolved to encompass a wide range of fictional worlds that serve as cautionary tales about the potential consequences of societal trends and political systems.