futilitarian

[ fyoo-til-i-tair-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. believing that human hopes are vain, and human strivings unjustified.

noun

1. a person who holds this belief.

futilitarian

/ fjuːˌtɪlɪˈtɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the belief that human endeavour can serve no useful purpose

noun

1. one who holds this belief

Derived Forms

• fuˌtiliˈtarianˌism, noun

Other Words From

• fu·tili·tari·an·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of futilitarian¹

1820–30; humorous blend of futile and utilitarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of futilitarian¹

C19: facetious coinage from futile + utilitarian