nihilism
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Nihilism was the mood, or at least my mood.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 1, 2019
The emotional effect of Emperor is thus quite different from that of Nihilism and Fixers.
From Scientific American • Aug. 4, 2019
Nihilism can leave a bitter taste in your mouth, but Webster is such fun to bite into, an invitation to revel in people at their very worst, to taste depravity.
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2019
It looks like a victory for Team Nihilism.
From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2018
The decision to name his son Bahram Bahrami must have sprung from the same well of Teutonic Nihilism that led Stephen Kellner to choose Grover as my middle name.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing nihilism
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "N"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!