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sisyphean
01
of or relating to Sisyphus
Examples
The story of the Sisyphean teaches the futility of certain struggles.
Artists often depict the Sisyphean pushing the boulder with eternal effort.
02
relating to a task that is endless, futile, and laborious
Disapproving
FormalExamples
The constant battle against bureaucracy felt like a Sisyphean task for the government employee, who struggled to enact meaningful change.
The entrepreneur faced a Sisyphean challenge in the competitive market, where success seemed fleeting and hard to sustain.
