Sisyphean

Sisyphean [sis-ə-FEE-ən]


Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, 17th century


1. Denoting or relating to a task that can never be completed.


Examples of sisyphean in a sentence


“Trying to keep my cats from getting into the bag of treats feels like a Sisyphean challenge.”


“Beach cleanup days can feel Sisyphean, but preserving the ecosystem is a worthwhile project.”
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