Nihilistic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /naɪ.əˈlɪstɪk/

Definitions of nihilistic

adjective relating to or characteristic of nihilism, the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was too nihilistic for my taste.

A2 She had a nihilistic outlook on life, always seeing the worst in everything.

B1 The artist's work was often criticized for its nihilistic themes.

B2 The novel explored the protagonist's nihilistic beliefs and their impact on society.

C1 The philosopher's nihilistic philosophy challenged traditional beliefs about existence and meaning.

C2 The filmmaker's nihilistic approach to storytelling left audiences questioning their own values and beliefs.

Examples of nihilistic in a Sentence

formal The protagonist's nihilistic beliefs led to his indifference towards societal norms.

informal She has a nihilistic attitude that nothing really matters in the grand scheme of things.

slang Some people think being nihilistic is just being a buzzkill.

figurative His nihilistic outlook on life painted everything in shades of gray.

Grammatical Forms of nihilistic

past tense

nihilized

plural

nihilistics

comparative

more nihilistic

superlative

most nihilistic

present tense

nihilizes

future tense

will nihilize

perfect tense

has nihilized

continuous tense

is nihilizing

singular

nihilistic

positive degree

nihilistic

infinitive

to nihilize

gerund

nihilizing

participle

nihilized

Origin and Evolution of nihilistic

First Known Use: 0019 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nihilistic' originated from the Latin word 'nihil', meaning nothing or none.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nihilistic' first appeared in the 19th century in philosophical discourse, particularly associated with the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and existentialism. It has since evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to skepticism, rejection of traditional values, and a belief in the ultimate meaninglessness of existence.