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nihilistic
[ nahy-uh-lis-tik ]
/ ˌnaɪ əˈlɪs tɪk /
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Definition of nihilistic
adjective
of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron!
embracing anarchy, terrorism, and destruction: nihilstic tactics learned in a terrorist bootcamp.
Philosophy. of or believing in an extreme form of skepticism; belief in nothingness.
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Origin of nihilistic
OTHER WORDS FROM nihilistic
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