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dystopian
What does dystopian mean?
dystopian (adjective): dire; characterized by human suffering or misery.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce dystopian?
/dɪsˈtoʊpiən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are antonyms of dystopian?
Words related to dystopian
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “dystopian” mean?
native to a land, especially before colonization
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satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
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dire; characterized by human suffering or misery
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connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
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