nihilist Antonyms

Meaning of nihilist

Wordnet

nihilist (n)

someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

an advocate of anarchism

Webster

nihilist (n.)

One who advocates the doctrine of nihilism; one who believes or teaches that nothing can be known, or asserted to exist.

A member of a secret association (esp. in Russia), which is devoted to the destruction of the present political, religious, and social institutions.

nihilist Sentence Examples

  1. The nihilist's philosophy devalues all beliefs, ideas, and actions.
  2. The professor argued that modern existentialism is an extension of nihilism.
  3. The nihilist believed that life had no inherent meaning or purpose.
  4. The novel explored the nihilistic worldview of a disillusioned artist.
  5. The nihilism of the characters in the play was evident in their apathetic attitudes.
  6. Critics accused the film of promoting a nihilistic message of despair.
  7. The nihilist claimed that morality was nothing more than a construct imposed on society.
  8. The band's lyrics reflected a deep-seated nihilism that resonated with fans.
  9. The philosopher's nihilistic arguments challenged traditional notions of truth and value.
  10. The election results showed a growing nihilism among the population, with people losing faith in institutions and leaders.

FAQs About the word nihilist

someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief, an advocate of anarchismOne who advocates the doctrine of nihilism; one who believes or teache

nihilistic, cynical, fatalistic, despairing, downbeat, morose, defeatist, desperate, sombre, unlikely

promising, encouraging, golden, rosy,optimistic, likely, upbeat, encouraging, bright, fair

The nihilist's philosophy devalues all beliefs, ideas, and actions.

The professor argued that modern existentialism is an extension of nihilism.

The nihilist believed that life had no inherent meaning or purpose.

The novel explored the nihilistic worldview of a disillusioned artist.