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nihilist

/ˈnaɪɪlɪst/

Meanings
noun
A person who accepts or champions nihilism.

Examples :

"Seeing no inherent value in studying for a test that he believes is ultimately meaningless, Mark became a nihilist. "
philosophy person attitude doctrine theory value character abstract mind

Related Words

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becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

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absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

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inherent adjective

/ɪnˈhɛɹənt/

Naturally as part or consequence of something.

"The inherent messiness of a toddler is part of their developing independence. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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believes verb

/bɪˈliːvz/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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nihilism noun

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

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

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

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ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Indicating the last item.

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

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complaining verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

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pointless adjective

/ˈpɔɪntləs/

Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

"a pointless knife"

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meaningless adjective

/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪs/

Lacking meaning.

"The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English."

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champions noun

/ˈtʃæmpiənz/ /ˈtʃæmpiʌnz/

An ongoing winner in a game or contest.

"The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger."