Existential

usgb/ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃl/
adjective

Related to existence or living.

He's having an existential crisis; he's questioning the purpose of his life.
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  • existential crisis
  • existential question
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Personal Relevance

Use 'existential' to describe deep personal concerns about life's purpose or survival.

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She felt an existential urge to find her true passion in life.
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Not Always Negative

'Existential' may be positive, describing a discovery that affirms life's meaning.

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His existential joy came from helping others.
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Crisis Situations

'Existential' often refers to crises questioning the core of human existence.

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Many novels revolve around the protagonist's existential struggle.
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