noun
- A philosophical or ethical position holding that all human actions and efforts are ultimately futile or meaningless.
Usage: rare; philosophical; not widely attested in major standard dictionaries
Examples
- The philosopher's futilitarianism led him to question whether any human endeavor could have lasting significance.
- Some critics dismiss existentialism as a form of futilitarianism, though existentialists reject that characterization.
- Her futilitarianism about climate change prevented her from taking any environmental action.