sisyphus

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Noun sisyphus has 1 sense

Sisyphus - (Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start again
--₁ is a kind of mythical being

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Sisyphus

Definition:

Sisyphus, in Greek mythology, was a king punished by the gods for his deceitfulness and hubris. He was condemned to repeatedly roll a massive boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down every time he reached the top, thus being forced to repeat the task for eternity.

Sample Sentences:

Despite knowing that his efforts were in vain, John felt like Sisyphus as he tirelessly worked on the never-ending project.
The company's constant budget cuts made the employees feel like Sisyphus, constantly struggling to keep up with increasing demands.
Just like Sisyphus, Jane found herself trapped in a never-ending cycle of house chores and responsibilities.

Different Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Mythological Figure

In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a deceitful king who was punished with an eternal task.

Sense 2: Symbol of Endless and Futile Effort

Sisyphus is often used metaphorically to represent tasks or efforts that are repetitive, futile, and with no apparent purpose.