Belief in meaninglessness is known as which term?

• A. Cynicism
• B. Nihilism
• C. Populist
• D. Demagogue

Answer: (B)

Nihilism is the belief that life has no inherent meaning, value, or purpose. It’s the term used to describe a worldview that denies that there are objective meanings or moral truths guiding existence. That focus on meaninglessness is what makes it the correct label. By contrast, cynicism centers on distrust of others’ sincerity or motives, not on the idea that life lacks meaning; a populist is a political approach aimed at appealing to ordinary people, and a demagogue is a leader who exploits emotions to gain power. These describe attitudes or roles, not the specific claim about meaninglessness.