Nihilism
Nounनिराशावाद, शून्यवाद
Definition
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often leading to a belief that life is meaningless.
Contextual Sentence: "The philosopher’s nihilism challenged the moral foundations of society."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'nihil' (nothing) + 'ism'—belief in nothing.
Synonyms
skepticism
cynicism
anarchism
Antonyms
idealism
optimism
faith