Nihilistic
Example: His nihilistic views made him doubt the meaning of life.
Definition
"Nihilistic" describes a philosophical attitude characterized by the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. It often involves skepticism toward established moral principles and social institutions, as seen in the phrase: His nihilistic views made him doubt the meaning of life.
Etymology
The word "nihilistic" comes from the Latin 'nihil,' meaning 'nothing.' It was first used in the 19th century to describe a philosophical movement that rejected traditional beliefs and values, emphasizing the idea that life is inherently meaningless.
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"Nihilistic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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