Existential Vocabulary

noun a state of being withdrawn or isolated from a group or an activity

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• The company's strict policies led to a sense of alienation among the employees.
• I feel a bit of alienation from my classmates because I'm new to the school.
• I can't stand the alienation I feel from my so-called friends.
• The artist's unique style of painting often evokes a sense of alienation in the viewer.

noun a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world

• The protagonist in the novel experienced a great deal of angst as he struggled to find his purpose in life.
• I can't deal with all this angst right now, I just want to relax and have fun.
• She's always full of angst about everything, it's exhausting to be around her.
• The dark clouds in the sky reflected the protagonist's inner angst and turmoil.

noun extreme pain, distress, or suffering

• The widow's face was filled with anguish as she mourned the loss of her husband.
• She was in total anguish after failing her final exam.
• I can't believe he ghosted me, I'm in total anguish.
• The artist's painting captured the anguish of the war-torn country.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• It is important to be punctual for the meeting.
• You should be on time for the meeting.
• Don't be late for the meeting.
• To succeed, one must be like a tree planted by the water.

noun the fact of existing or living

verb the present participle of the verb 'be', indicating the state or act of existing

noun the state or quality of being dead

• The deadness of the tree was evident by its lack of leaves and brittle branches.
• I could feel the deadness in the air as soon as I walked into the abandoned house.
• The party was so boring, there was a definite deadness in the atmosphere.
• Her eyes showed a deadness that hinted at a deep emotional pain.

noun a state of low spirits or loss of hope

verb to become dejected or disheartened

• After receiving the rejection letter, he fell into a state of despond and withdrew from social activities.
• She was feeling despond after failing her driving test for the third time.
• I can't believe he's still desponding over that breakup from two years ago.
• The dark clouds of despond hung heavy over the small village as they struggled to rebuild after the natural disaster.

noun a state of being empty or vacant

adjective describing a feeling or state of being empty

• The feeling of emptiness in her heart was overwhelming.
• He tried to fill the emptiness inside him with material possessions.
• She was left with a sense of emptiness after her friend moved away.
• The abandoned house was a symbol of the emptiness in the neighborhood.

adverb used for emphasis in questions and negatives

conjunction used for emphasis in comparisons

• Have you ever visited the Louvre Museum in Paris?
• Did you ever watch that movie I recommended?
• Have you ever been to that new burger joint? It's lit!
• His dedication to his work is like nothing I've ever seen before.

adjective incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

• Despite their best efforts, the team's attempt to negotiate with the hostile group proved futile.
• I tried to fix the broken vase, but it was futile. It shattered into pieces.
• Stop trying to change his mind, it's futile. He's set in his ways.
• Her attempts to hold onto the past were futile, like trying to catch water with a sieve.

noun a person who appears to be whole or complete on the outside but lacks depth, emotion, or substance on the inside

• The novel explores the concept of the 'hollow man' as a metaphor for modern society's existential crisis.
• He's always been a bit of a 'hollow man', never really showing his true emotions.
• Don't bother with him, he's just a 'hollow man' with no substance.
• His outward success masked the 'hollow man' within, struggling with inner demons.

noun greatness in size or extent; vastness

adjective immense; huge

• The immensity of the universe is a topic of great interest for astronomers.
• I can't even comprehend the immensity of the crowd at the concert last night.
• The immensity of the workload is giving me major stress.
• His love for her was like the immensity of the ocean, vast and unending.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often providing information on how, when, or where something happens

• In reality, the data shows a clear correlation between the two variables.
• I thought he was joking, but in reality, he was serious.
• I was expecting a boring lecture, but in reality, it was pretty lit.
• She always seems confident, but in reality, she's just hiding her insecurities.

noun a state of restlessness or uneasiness

• The inquietude of the investors was palpable as the stock market continued to fluctuate.
• Her inquietude about the upcoming exam was evident from the way she kept checking her notes.
• I can't handle your constant inquietude about every little thing!
• The inquietude in her heart mirrored the storm raging outside.

noun the quality or state of being insignificant; lack of importance or significance

• The insignificance of the data made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.
• I felt a sense of insignificance when I realized how small I was compared to the vast universe.
• She made me feel like total insignificance with her snide remarks.
• The towering skyscrapers around me emphasized my own insignificance in the bustling city.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, insubstantial describes something that lacks substance or solidity

• The evidence presented in court was deemed insubstantial and insufficient to convict the defendant.
• I don't think we should trust him, his promises seem insubstantial.
• That excuse is so insubstantial, it's laughable.
• Her dreams felt insubstantial, like they were made of air and could easily slip away.

noun the quality of being insubstantial; lack of substance or solidity

• The insubstantiality of the evidence presented led to the case being dismissed.
• I can't believe the insubstantiality of his excuse for being late.
• Her argument had so much insubstantiality, it was like she was talking nonsense.
• The insubstantiality of his promises left her feeling uncertain about their future.

noun a person's work or effort

preposition used in the phrase 'in vain' to indicate that something is done without success or result

• Despite their best efforts, the team realized they were laboring in vain as the project deadline approached.
• I spent hours trying to fix my computer, but it seems like I was laboring in vain.
• I thought I could convince her to change her mind, but I was just laboring in vain.
• His attempts to win her back were like laboring in vain, as she had already moved on.

noun the quality or state of being full of meaning or significance

• The researcher focused on measuring the meaningfulness of the study results.
• I always strive to find the meaningfulness in everything I do.
• She's always looking for the deeper meaningfulness in life.
• The artist's painting captured the true meaningfulness of love.

noun a person who is not very interesting or unusual

adjective lacking interest or excitement; dull

• The mundane tasks of data entry can be automated to save time and improve accuracy.
• I find folding laundry to be one of the most mundane chores.
• I can't stand doing the same mundane stuff every day, it's so boring.
• Her life felt mundane until she discovered her passion for painting.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often indicates the time, manner, or degree of an action.

pronoun A pronoun is a word that can function as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse.

• I have never seen such a well-prepared presentation before.
• I never thought I would enjoy this movie, but it's actually really good.
• I never wanna go back to that place again, it was so boring.
• She built a wall around her heart so high that love never found its way in.

noun a thing that does not exist or is of no importance

pronoun used to refer to no single thing or amount

• There is nothing more important than upholding the principles of justice.
• I have nothing to wear to the party tonight.
• She's got nothing on me when it comes to playing basketball.
• His mind was a blank, filled with nothing but emptiness.

noun a state of nonexistence or emptiness

adjective having no real existence or value

• The concept of nothingness has been explored extensively in philosophical discussions.
• I gazed into the vast expanse of nothingness and felt a sense of peace.
• When I asked him what he was thinking about, he just shrugged and said 'nothingness'.
• Her mind was consumed by a swirling vortex of nothingness, unable to focus on anything else.

noun used to refer to a place that is not known or specified

adverb in or to no place; not anywhere

• The missing documents were nowhere to be found in the office.
• I searched high and low but the keys were nowhere to be seen.
• I looked everywhere for my phone, but it was nowhere to be found.
• After the accident, his confidence was shattered and he felt like he was going nowhere in life.

noun the state of being forgotten or disregarded

• The ancient civilization faded into oblivion over time.
• I completely forgot about that party, it's in oblivion now.
• Once the news cycle moves on, scandals are often pushed into oblivion.
• His mind wandered into the depths of oblivion as he lost himself in thought.

noun the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline

• The study of philosophy delves into fundamental questions about existence and knowledge.
• I've always been interested in philosophy and love discussing deep topics with my friends.
• Philosophy is like, all about thinking deeply and stuff.
• In life, sometimes we need to adopt a philosophical mindset to navigate through challenges.

adjective describing something or someone that lacks pleasure or enjoyment

• The task was so mundane and pleasureless that it felt like a chore.
• I find watching paint dry to be quite pleasureless.
• This party is so pleasureless, let's bounce and find something more fun to do.
• Living a pleasureless life is like living in a black and white world without any color.

adjective having no purpose or use; unnecessary

• The lengthy discussion about the color of the new logo seemed rather pointless.
• Why are we even arguing about this? It's so pointless.
• This whole situation is just straight-up pointless.
• Trying to convince him to change his mind is like arguing with a brick wall - pointless.

noun the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal

adjective relating to the soul or spiritual matters

• The concept of the soul has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
• I believe in the existence of a soul that transcends the physical body.
• She's got a good soul, always willing to help others.
• Music is the food for the soul, it nourishes and uplifts us in ways nothing else can.

adjective lacking energy, enthusiasm, or courage

• The team's performance was spiritless and lacked energy.
• She felt spiritless after staying up all night studying.
• I can't believe you're so spiritless about going to the party.
• The abandoned house had a spiritless atmosphere, as if all life had left it.

noun the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters

adjective relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul

• The study of spirituality is often a central focus in many religious practices.
• She finds comfort and peace in exploring her own spirituality.
• Some people think spirituality is just a bunch of hocus pocus.
• His creativity and spirituality intertwine to create beautiful works of art.

noun the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated: cosmos: such as the entire celestial cosmos

• Scientists study the vast expanse of the universe to better understand its origins and evolution.
• I love staring up at the stars and thinking about how huge the universe is.
• The universe is like, totally mind-blowing, dude.
• Her love for him felt as vast and infinite as the universe itself.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Mundanity' is a noun referring to the quality or state of being mundane or ordinary.

• The mundanity of daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming.
• I'm so tired of the mundanity of my routine.
• I can't stand the mundanity of this job, it's so boring.
• She longed for excitement and adventure, tired of the mundanity of her everyday life.

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

• The scientist faced the Sisyphean task of trying to find a cure for a rare disease.
• My friend is always complaining about his Sisyphean workload at the office.
• I feel like I'm stuck in a Sisyphean loop of doing laundry every weekend.
• The artist felt like completing the massive mural was a Sisyphean challenge.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• In the realm of philosophy, all things are interconnected and interdependent.
• When it comes to DIY projects, I like to have a toolbox that can handle all things.
• I'm the go-to person for fixing all things tech-related in our friend group.
• She believed that love could conquer all things, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.

noun the state or quality of not being starred or featured prominently

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• The unstarriness of the night sky made it difficult to see any constellations.
• I couldn't see any stars because of the unstarriness of the sky.
• The unstarriness of the sky was a real buzzkill for our stargazing plans.
• Her lack of enthusiasm added an unstarriness to the party atmosphere.

noun the state or quality of being in a definite place or position

adjective relating to a specific location or position

• The concept of ubiety refers to the state of being in a particular place at a particular time.
• I always struggle with my ubiety, constantly moving from one place to another.
• I can never seem to nail down my ubiety, I'm always all over the place.
• In a world filled with distractions, finding ubiety of mind can be a challenge.