Meaning of Sisyphean in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌsɪsəˈfiən/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    Sisyphean

    Definitions

    1. both extremely effortful and futile

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    Sisyphean

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin Sisypheius (based on Greek Sisuphos: see Sisyphus)+ -an

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to Sisyphus

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