Sisyphean

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən/

Definitions of Sisyphean

adjective relating to the Greek myth of Sisyphus, known for his endless and futile labor or tasks

Example Sentences

A1 The task of cleaning the entire house felt like a Sisyphean challenge.

A2 She found herself in a Sisyphean situation, constantly trying to catch up with her never-ending workload.

B1 The project to digitize all the old records seemed Sisyphean at first, but with teamwork, they were able to make progress.

B2 Despite facing numerous setbacks, the team persisted in their Sisyphean efforts to develop a groundbreaking new technology.

C1 The artist's Sisyphean pursuit of perfection led to a series of masterpieces that captivated audiences worldwide.

C2 The scientist's Sisyphean quest to unlock the secrets of the universe consumed decades of research and experimentation.

Examples of Sisyphean in a Sentence

formal The scientist faced the Sisyphean task of trying to find a cure for a rare disease.

informal My friend is always complaining about his Sisyphean workload at the office.

slang I feel like I'm stuck in a Sisyphean loop of doing laundry every weekend.

figurative The artist felt like completing the massive mural was a Sisyphean challenge.

Grammatical Forms of Sisyphean

past tense

Sisypheanized

plural

Sisypheans

comparative

more Sisyphean

superlative

most Sisyphean

present tense

Sisypheans

future tense

will Sisyphean

perfect tense

have Sisypheaned

continuous tense

is Sisypheaning

singular

Sisyphean

positive degree

Sisyphean

infinitive

to Sisyphean

gerund

Sisypheaning

participle

Sisypheaned

Origin and Evolution of Sisyphean

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'Sisyphean' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Sisyphus, a king who was punished by the gods to roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down each time he neared the top.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Sisyphean' has come to describe tasks or activities that are repetitive, laborious, and ultimately futile, reflecting the never-ending struggle of Sisyphus in the myth.