Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sisyphus

noun

ˈsɪsɪfəs

Definition

A figure from Greek mythology who was punished by the gods to endlessly roll a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down each time he reached the top.

Examples

His job felt like the work of Sisyphus, always starting over without achieving any lasting results.
In literature, the plight of Sisyphus is often referenced as a metaphor for life’s struggles.