futilitarian

noun

fu·til·i·tar·i·an fyü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ən

: one who believes that human striving is futile

futilitarian adjective

futilitarianism

fyü-ˌti-lə-ˈter-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm

noun

Word History

Etymology

blend of futile and utilitarian entry 1

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of futilitarian was in 1827

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“Futilitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/futilitarian. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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