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Sisyphean

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən/
Definition of Sisyphean

adjective

  • denoting a task that can never be completed.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin Sisypheius (based on Greek Sisuphos: see Sisyphus) + -an

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Definition of Sisyphean in the US English dictionary
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