Faustian

adjective

Faust·ian ˈfau̇-stē-ən

ˈfȯ-

: of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting Faust

especially : made or done for present gain without regard for future cost or consequences

a Faustian bargain

Examples of Faustian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Written by Gabe Sherman, The Apprentice charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn (Strong). —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2024 The film charts a young Donald Trump’s ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Cohn. —

Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024 Donald Trump is pining for the President The history of the Faustian myth A Taylor Swift fan in Vienna. —

Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2024 The Faustian tale is one of those myths that allow a culture to project its anxieties and desires. —

James Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Faustian

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