Word: Nihilist (N)
Pronunciation: nai-uh-list
Word Meaning: A nihilist is someone who believes in or advocates for the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often asserting that life is meaningless. Nihilism is a philosophical viewpoint that denies or negates the existence of inherent meaning or value in life.
Uses in Sentence:
- The protagonist in the novel was portrayed as a nihilist, questioning the purpose of existence.
- The professor’s lecture explored the themes of nihilism in modern literature.
Synonyms:
- Skeptic
- Cynic
- Pessimist
- Fatalist
- Existentialist
Antonyms:
- Optimist
- Idealist
- Believer
- Enthusiast
- Positive thinker
Word Meaning in Hindi: नास्तिकवादी (Nastikvadi) – The term “नास्तिकवादी” in Hindi is often used to convey the meaning of nihilist.
Word uses in Hindi:
- नास्तिकवादी दृष्टिकोण वाले लोग सामाजिक मूल्यों को नकारात्मक रूप से देखते हैं। (People with a nihilistic perspective view social values negatively.)
- उसने अपने जीवन में कोई उद्दीपन नहीं देखा, जिससे वह एक नास्तिकवादी बन गया। (He didn’t see any purpose in his life, which led him to become a nihilist.)