Nihilist (noun)

A person who believes that life is meaningless and that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded.

Origin:

From the latin word 'nihil', meaning 'nothing'.

Examples:

1. The protagonist of the book was a nihilist who rejected all forms of organized religion and morality.
2. The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was often considered a nihilist due to his rejection of traditional values.
3. The nihilist's worldview was characterized by an absence of hope and a general feeling of despair.
4. The film's protagonist was a disillusioned nihilist who saw the world as devoid of meaning and purpose.
5. The nihilist's rejection of all societal norms and values made it difficult for him to form meaningful relationships.