Nihilism
/ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Nihilism
noun
- (usually uncountable) The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.
- (usually uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
- (usually uncountable) The rejection of non-proven or non-rationalized assertions in the social and political spheres of society.
- A delusion that oneself or the world, or parts thereof, have ceased to exist.
- (Russia) Alternative letter-case form of Nihilism
Anagrams of Nihilism
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Letter Values
n1
i1
h4
i1
l1
i1
s1
m3
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Nihilism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Nihilism"
Nihilism is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Nihilism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nihilism" is a medium-scoring word.