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nihilism

/ˈnaɪ.ɪ.lɪ.zəm/
Main Example

Some people turn to nihilism when they feel lost.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles.

Other Example

His nihilism made it hard for him to find joy in anything.

She expressed her nihilism during the debate.

Many artists explore themes of nihilism in their work.

Synonyms

existential nihilism

moral nihilism

nihilism and despair

Synonyms

pessimism

anarchism

skepticism

absurdity

/əbˈsɜːrdɪti/
Main Example

The idea that cats can talk is pure absurdity.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation or idea that is unreasonable or silly.

Other Example

Believing that the moon is made of cheese is an absurdity.

His claim that he can fly is complete absurdity.

The notion that money grows on trees is pure absurdity.

Synonyms

sheer absurdity

utter absurdity

absurdity of the situation

Synonyms

nonsense

foolishness

ridiculousness

cynicism

/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
Main Example

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A belief that people are motivated by self-interest and that they are generally dishonest or insincere.

Other Example

Her cynicism often led to misunderstandings with her friends.

He approached the situation with cynicism, doubting their intentions.

Cynicism clouded his judgment, making it hard to see the good in others.

Synonyms

cynicism about

cynicism towards

cynicism in society

Synonyms

skepticism

distrust

pessimism

irony

/aɪrəni/
Main Example

It was a real irony that he won the race after being late.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation where the opposite of what you expect happens.

Other Example

It was an irony that the fire station burned down.

She found it ironic that he forgot her birthday after reminding him.

The irony of winning the lottery and losing the ticket was not lost on him.

Synonyms

dramatic irony

situational irony

verbal irony

Synonyms

sarcasm

paradox

twist

sarcasm

/ˈsɑːrˌkæz.əm/
Main Example

His sarcasm made everyone laugh.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A way of speaking where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often to be funny or to criticize.

Other Example

Her sarcasm was hard to miss during the meeting.

He used sarcasm to lighten the mood after the bad news.

I love your sarcasm; it always makes me smile.

Synonyms

dry sarcasm

sharp sarcasm

playful sarcasm

Synonyms

irony

mockery

satire

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