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Definition of dystopic

dystopic

/dɪsˈtɑː.pɪk/
dys · top · ic
Adverb:dystopically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or constituting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering, oppression, or injustice; dystopian.

Example

"The novel presents a bleak, dystopic vision of a future society controlled by a totalitarian regime."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "dystopic" and "dystopian" are used interchangeably, "dystopian" is significantly more common in modern standard English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century from "dystopia" + "-ic", modeled after "utopic"; "dystopia" was coined in 1868 by philosopher John Stuart Mill from Ancient Greek "dys-" (bad) and "topos" (place).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dystopic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dystopic
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