noun Download 🔗Share (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. " philosophy doctrine attitude mind value being Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " philosophy religion theology moral doctrine attitude society culture value being nothing mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " philosophy politics society doctrine attitude value being moral negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " mind philosophy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Russia) Alternative letter-case form of Nihilism Examples : "After the revolution, the young generation embraced nihilism, rejecting all traditional values and authority. " philosophy doctrine attitude theory culture politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " philosophy doctrine theory value attitude moral being nothing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " philosophy doctrine attitude theory value mind being nothing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading