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Dystopian

Definition

(adj) Relating to a dark, oppressive future

Examples

His essay imagined a dystopian world where naps were banned.
  • Dystopian novels keep me up at night.

  • The old factory had this dystopian feel after midnight.

  • My sister said the empty mall looked dystopian at 7 a.m.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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