sisyphus

[sis-uh-fuhs]

sisyphus Definition

a figure in Greek mythology who was punished for his deceitfulness by being condemned to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, and to repeat this action forever.

Phrases with sisyphus

  • a task that is endless and futile, like Sisyphus's punishment

    Example

    Trying to clean up the entire beach by yourself is a Sisyphean task.

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Summary: sisyphus in Brief

In Greek mythology, 'Sisyphus' [sis-uh-fuhs] was a deceitful figure who was punished by being forced to roll a boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down again, repeating the action forever. The phrase 'Sisyphean task' refers to a task that is endless and futile.