Existentialism

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality or state of being absurd; something that is absurd

  • The absurdity of the situation was evident to all who were present.
  • It's just pure absurdity, I can't even believe it.
  • The whole thing is just straight-up absurdity, man.
  • The absurdity of his excuses reached new heights.

noun a word that functions as the subject or object of a verb

  • The study of human nature has been a topic of interest for philosophers and psychologists for centuries.
  • It's just human nature to want to fit in with the crowd.
  • I can't help it, it's just in my human nature to procrastinate.
  • His generosity and kindness truly exemplify the best of human nature.

adjective describing someone or something that does not adhere to a particular religion or belief system

  • Many people in modern society identify as nonreligious, choosing not to adhere to any specific faith.
  • My friend considers herself nonreligious, but she still enjoys celebrating Christmas for the traditions.
  • I'm not really into all that religious stuff, I'm more of a nonreligious kind of person.
  • In a world filled with conflicting beliefs, being nonreligious can sometimes feel like standing in the eye of a storm.

noun the reason for which something is done or created

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  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • What's the purpose of your visit to the city?
  • I'm not sure what the purpose of all this drama is.
  • The purpose of life is like a puzzle, we must figure it out as we go along.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'antimetaphysical' describes something that is opposed to or goes against metaphysical beliefs or principles.

  • The philosopher's antimetaphysical stance challenged traditional beliefs about the nature of reality.
  • She's always going on about her antimetaphysical theories, but I just nod and smile.
  • I don't buy into all that antimetaphysical mumbo jumbo.
  • His antimetaphysical approach to life allowed him to see things in a more practical light.

noun a person who is inclined to view or describe things in a negative or pessimistic way

  • The critic was often labeled as a miserabilist for his pessimistic views on contemporary art.
  • Don't be such a miserabilist, try to see the positive side of things.
  • Stop being a miserabilist and lighten up a bit.
  • Her outlook on life was so gloomy, it was as if she had embraced being a miserabilist.

noun a philosophical belief or literary genre that posits the idea that human existence is irrational, meaningless, and absurd

  • Absurdism is a philosophical belief that life is inherently meaningless and irrational.
  • I find absurdism to be an interesting perspective on the absurdity of life.
  • Some people think absurdism is just a fancy way of saying life is a joke.
  • The playwright's use of absurdism in the play highlighted the chaotic and nonsensical nature of the human experience.