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Definition dystopian in American English

dystopian adjective

adjective
/dɪsˈtoʊpiən/
1

relating to the idea that life is or can be extremely bad

Example

dystopian fiction/novels

Example

The movie is set in a dystopian future.

Synonyms and related words
2

relating to the idea that life is or can be extremely bad

Example

a dystopian novel/future/wasteland

Definition dystopian in American English