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futilitarian


fu·til·i·tar·i·an

noun \fyü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ən\

Definition of FUTILITARIAN

: one who believes that human striving is futile
futilitarian adjective
fu·til·i·tar·i·an·ism \-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun

Origin of FUTILITARIAN

blend of futile and utilitarian
First Known Use: 1827

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