Nihilist
Nihilist noun - Someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief.
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Pessimistic and nihilist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pessimistic" instead an adjective "Nihilist".
Nearby Words: nihilism, nihilistic
Pessimistic
Pessimistic adjective - Emphasizing or expecting the worst.
Usage example: with that pessimistic attitude, it's no wonder you're depressed
Nihilist and pessimistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nihilist" instead an adjective "Pessimistic".
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Straw Nihilist: Max is constantly coming out with rather pessimistic, Nietzche-esque pre-pesky whipper-snapper statements.
Source: Film / Strange Days - Nietzsche Wannabe: Interestingly averted with the man himself, who refuses the "nihilist" distinction and is extremely well-versed in pessimistic philosophy (as evidenced by The Conspiracy Against the Human Race).
Source: Creator / Thomas Ligotti
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