Nihilistisch
Example: Seine nihilistische Einstellung beeinflusst seine Sicht auf das Leben stark.
Definition
"Nihilistisch" describes an attitude or perspective characterized by the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, value, or purpose. This mindset generally rejects traditional moral principles and views existence as fundamentally empty or meaningless, as in the phrase: Seine nihilistische Einstellung beeinflusst seine Sicht auf das Leben stark.
Etymology
The word "nihilistisch" comes from the Latin word "nihil," meaning 'nothing.' It entered German through the philosophical term 'nihilism,' which emerged in the 19th century to describe a worldview denying objective meaning or value. Did you know? The term was popularized by Russian nihilists before spreading into wider European philosophy.
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