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View synonyms for nihilistic

nihilistic

[ nahy-uh-lis-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions:

    An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron!

  2. embracing anarchy, terrorism, and destruction:

    nihilistic tactics learned in a terrorist bootcamp.

  3. Philosophy. of or believing in an extreme form of skepticism; belief in nothingness.

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Other Words From

  • nihil·isti·cal·ly adverb
  • anti·nihil·istic adjective
  • nonni·hil·istic adjective
  • unni·hil·istic adjective

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