sɪˈsɪfiən

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the mythological figure Sisyphus, who was condemned to roll a large rock up a hill only to have it roll back down each time, requiring him to start over.

“The professor assigned the students a project that seemed sisyphean, as they had to redo it multiple times due to technical issues.”

2. noun

something that is difficult to accomplish or seems pointless, as it is never-ending or futile.

“The company’s goal to eradicate poverty in a generation seemed a sisyphean task, especially with the current economic crisis.”