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nihilism

/ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/

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Nihilismus, Sinnlosigkeit

(usually uncountable) The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.

Examples :

"After failing her exams, Sarah fell into a state of nihilism, believing that studying and getting good grades were ultimately pointless. "

Nachdem Sarah ihre Prüfungen nicht bestanden hatte, verfiel sie in einen Zustand des Nihilismus und glaubte, dass das Lernen und gute Noten letztendlich sinnlos seien.

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Nihilismus, Ablehnung von Moralvorstellungen

(usually uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).

Examples :

"His nihilism prevented him from seeing any point in finishing his schoolwork. "

Sein Nihilismus hinderte ihn daran, einen Sinn darin zu sehen, seine Hausaufgaben zu beenden.

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Ablehnung von bewiesenen oder rationalisierten Behauptungen

(usually uncountable) The rejection of non-proven or non-rationalized assertions in the social and political spheres of society.

Examples :

"His complete nihilism regarding traditional values made it difficult for him to connect with his more conservative family. "

Sein vollständiger Nihilismus in Bezug auf traditionelle Werte erschwerte es ihm, sich mit seiner konservativeren Familie zu verbinden.

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Wahnvorstellung, dass man selbst oder die Welt nicht mehr existiert

A delusion that oneself or the world, or parts thereof, have ceased to exist.

Examples :

"After the accident, John suffered from nihilism, believing his legs no longer existed despite the doctor's assurances. "

Nach dem Unfall litt John unter dem Wahn, dass seine Beine nicht mehr existierten, trotz der Zusicherungen des Arztes.

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Nihilismus

(Russia) Alternative letter-case form of Nihilism

Examples :

"After the revolution, the young generation embraced nihilism, rejecting all traditional values and authority. "

Nach der Revolution umarmte die junge Generation den Nihilismus und lehnte alle traditionellen Werte und Autoritäten ab.

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Nihilismus, Lehre von der Sinnlosigkeit

A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

Examples :

"After years of disappointment, he fell into nihilism, believing that his efforts were pointless and that nothing truly mattered anymore. "

Nach Jahren der Enttäuschung verfiel er dem Nihilismus und glaubte, dass seine Bemühungen sinnlos seien und nichts mehr wirklich zähle.

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Nichts, Bedeutungslosigkeit

Something that is regarded as meaningless.

Examples :

"After failing all his exams, Mark sank into a state of nihilism, believing that studying was pointless and nothing he did mattered anymore. "

Nachdem er alle seine Prüfungen nicht bestanden hatte, verfiel Mark in einen Zustand der Bedeutungslosigkeit und glaubte, dass das Lernen sinnlos sei und nichts, was er tat, noch von Bedeutung war.

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