Definitions

1. noun

A society or place that is undesirable or frightening, typically one that is totalitarian or nightmarish.

“The novel was set in a dystopia where people lived under constant surveillance.”

2. noun

A hypothetical place or society that is the opposite of a utopia, and is often used as a warning or critique of current conditions.

“The concept of a dystopia was explored in the film’s portrayal of a future world.”