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Kafkaesque

adjective, derived from the name of the Czech writer Franz Kafka

Definition 1: Resembling or characteristic of the works of Franz Kafka, typically marked by surreal, nightmarish, or illogical qualities.

Example Sentence 1: The novel's plot took on a kafkaesque tone, leaving readers questioning what was real and what was imagined.

Definition 2: Describing situations or experiences that are disorienting, complex, or bureaucratic in a way that evokes feelings of helplessness and absurdity.

Example Sentence 2: The endless paperwork and conflicting instructions from various government departments created a kafkaesque ordeal for the immigrant seeking citizenship.

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