Dystopian (adjective)

Relating to or characterized by a society or community characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and ignorance.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from utopia + -an.

Examples:

1. The residents of the city lived in a dystopian world, ruled by a ruthless government and plagued by poverty and crime.
2. The novel "1984" is a classic example of a dystopian society, where the government exerts total control over the population.
3. The film "Mad Max" paints a dystopian vision of a post-apocalyptic world where lawlessness and violence reign.
4. The dystopian society depicted in the book was a frightening reflection of what might happen if certain political and social trends were not reversed.
5. Her experiences growing up in a war-torn and impoverished country gave her a unique perspective on the dangers of dystopian regimes.