resistentialism
res·ist·ent·i·al·i·sm
The belief that some inanimate objects exhibit malice toward humansThe belief that some inanimate objects exhibit malice toward humans.
UK/ˌɹɛzɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)lɪz(ə)m/US/ˌɹɛzəˈstɛn(t)ʃəˌlɪzəm/
Meaning
1 senses(humorous, uncountable)The belief that some inanimate objects exhibit malice toward humans.
Origin
Blend of resist or French résister + existentialism, coined by the British humorist Paul JBlend of resist or French résister + existentialism, coined by the British humorist Paul Jennings (1918–1989) in 1948.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedresistentialist
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable