nihilism

nihilism /ni·hil·ism/ (ni´il-izm)

1. an attitude of skepticism regarding traditional values and beliefs or their frank rejection.

2. a delusion of nonexistence of part or all of the self or the world.nihilis´tic

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ni·hil·ism (n-lzm, n-)

n.

1. The belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.

2. A delusion, experienced in some mental disorders, that the world or one's mind, body, or self does not exist.