English Explanatory Dictionary

futilitarian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the opinion that all human activity is futile.
noun
  1. A person believing that all human activity is futile.
  2. A person devoted to profitless pursuits.

Pronunciation

/fjuːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /fjuˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/

Word forms

futilitarian more futilitarian most futilitarian futilitarians

Etymology

Blend of futility + utilitarian c. 1830.

Related words

futilitarianism
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