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nihilism

1. the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

“they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism

noun

/ˈnaɪəˌlɪzəm/

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"In times of despair, some embrace nihilism, rejecting the idea that their existence has any inherent _____."

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  • pessimism
  • cynicism
  • agnosticism
  • purpose
  • faith
  • meaning

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