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Definition of «meaninglessness»

Meaninglessness refers to something that has no significance, value or purpose. It is the state of being without any meaning, importance or relevance. In other words, it describes a situation where there is nothing behind what is happening or being said, and thus lacks depth or substance.

Usage examples

  1. The movie depicted a sense of meaninglessness, as the protagonist struggled to find purpose in his life.
  2. The young artist expressed his deep sense of meaninglessness through his abstract paintings, showcasing the void he felt within.
  3. The novel explored themes of existentialism and meaninglessness, as the characters grappled with the absurdity of existence.
  4. The lecture on nihilism highlighted the idea of life's inherent meaninglessness, questioning the significance of human actions.
  5. The therapist encouraged her client to explore the source of his feelings of meaninglessness, aiming to help him find a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Phrases with «meaninglessness»

Sentences with «meaninglessness»

  • The sense of meaninglessness of life felt in the rich North too, may be mainly due to unemployment, inadequate housing, breakup of family life, drugs, wasteful consumerism... in spite of social welfare measures, or because of long term dependence on them. (religion-online.org)
  • Maybe the digital revolution has simply revealed the tensions in a concept that exploded into meaninglessness long ago. (coyotecanyonpress.com)
  • «I readily confess that as a young man I had to go through the hell of despair over the apparent meaninglessness of life, through total and ultimate nihilism until I could develop an immunity against nihilism. (nakedpastor.com)
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