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- [nahy-uh-lis-tik]
- /ˌnaɪ əˈlɪs tɪk/
- /ˈnaɪ.ə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahy-uh-lis-tik]
- /ˌnaɪ əˈlɪs tɪk/
Definitions of nihilistic word
- adjective nihilistic of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron! 1
- adjective nihilistic embracing anarchy, terrorism, and destruction: nihilstic tactics learned in a terrorist bootcamp. 1
- adjective nihilistic Philosophy. of or believing in an extreme form of skepticism; belief in nothingness. 1
- noun nihilistic Rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meaningless. 1
- adjective nihilistic relating to belief in nothing 1
- adjective nihilistic destructive, annihilating 1
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Parts of speech for Nihilistic
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nihilistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nihilistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nihilistic
adjective nihilistic
- negativistic — a negative or pessimistic attitude.
- pessimistic — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
- existentialist — A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism.
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
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