Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sisyphean
adjective
/ˌsɪs.ɪˈfiː.ən/
Definition
Relating to a task that is endless and futile.
Examples
- Working on that project feels like a sisyphean task; we keep making progress, but it never seems to be finished.
- His attempts to please her were ultimately sisyphean, as she was never satisfied.
Meaning
The term describes efforts that seem endless and without purpose, often bringing to mind the story of Sisyphus from Greek mythology, who was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down each time.
Synonyms
- Endless
- Futile
- Fruitless
- Unending
