Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling Sisyphus, who in Greek mythology was condemned to roll a heavy stone up a hill, only to have it roll back each time, repeating the task endlessly.

“The sisyphian task of cleaning the house every day seemed never-ending.”

2. noun

a task or burden that is endless and repetitive, much like Sisyphus’s labor.

“His job was a sisyphian assignment, as he had to deal with the same customer complaints daily.”