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nihilistic

/ˌnaɪɪˈlɪstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does nihilistic mean?

adjective

Having or expressing a belief that life is without intrinsic value or meaning, and that knowledge is unattainable.

Example

"The nihilistic philosophy of the 19th century questioned the existence of objective truth."

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