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fu·til·i·tar·i·an
I. \(ˌ)fyüˌtiləˈterēən, -ˈta(a)r-, -ˈtār-\ noun
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Etymology: blend of futile and utilitarian
1. : one who engages in futile pursuits
2. : one who believes in the futility of human striving and aspiration
• fu·til·i·tar·i·an·ism \-ēəˌnizəm\ noun -s
II. \(|) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
: exhibiting or based on an attitude of futility
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