anti-utopia

noun
UK: /ˌæntiːjuːˈtəʊpiə/
US: /ˌæntiːjuːˈtoʊpiə/

  1. A society presented as negative and the opposite of utopia, often characterized by oppressive control.

    1. This book depicts a chilling anti-utopia where freedoms are restricted. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film explores themes of control and surveillance in a future anti-utopia controlled by a single party. [ ] [ ]

  2. A work of literature or art that portrays such a negative society.

    1. “1984” is a classic anti-utopia, showing a world with no privacy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her latest novel is a disturbing anti-utopia reflecting fears about technology and social control. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dystopia
anti-utopia adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of an anti-utopia.

    1. The story shows anti-utopia themes of control and loss. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics described the new policies as having an anti-utopia effect on the citizens' freedom. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anti-utopia" in English means: A society presented as negative and the opposite of utopia, often characterized by oppressive control., A work of literature or art that portrays such a negative society..

The phonetic transcription of "anti-utopia" is /ˌæntiːjuːˈtəʊpiə/ in British English and /ˌæntiːjuːˈtoʊpiə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anti-utopia": dystopia.

Example usage of "anti-utopia": "This book depicts a chilling anti-utopia where freedoms are restricted.". More examples on the page.