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resistentialism

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Etymology

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Blend of Latin res (“thing”) + resister + existentialism. Coined in 1948 by British humorist Paul Jennings.

Noun

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resistentialism (uncountable)

  1. (humorous) The belief that some inanimate objects exhibit malice toward humans.

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