dystopian future
/dɪsˈtoʊpiən ˈfjuːtʃər/
Meaning
A dystopian future describes an imagined society in the future characterized by great suffering, injustice, totalitarian government control, or environmental disaster. It is the opposite of a utopia. Writers and filmmakers use this setting to critique current political and social trends.
Examples
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The novel is set in a dystopian future where books are banned and burned by the state.
The novel is set in a dystopian future where books are banned and burned by the state.
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Many young adult sci-fi movies depict a dystopian future ruled by a ruthless dictator.
Many young adult sci-fi movies depict a dystopian future ruled by a ruthless dictator.
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I am tired of movies showing a dystopian future; I want to see something more optimistic.
I am tired of movies showing a dystopian future; I want to see something more optimistic.
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Blade Runner presents a visually stunning but bleak dystopian future dominated by corporations.
Blade Runner presents a visually stunning but bleak dystopian future dominated by corporations.
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The video game explores a dystopian future where humanity lives entirely underground.
The video game explores a dystopian future where humanity lives entirely underground.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The movie shows a very dystopia future.
✓ The movie shows a very dystopian future.
'Dystopia' is a noun. You must use the adjective form 'dystopian' to modify the noun 'future.'
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✗ They live in a bad future where everyone is sad.
✓ They live in a dystopian future where everyone is sad.
While 'bad future' is grammatically correct, 'dystopian future' is the precise, advanced term for a highly controlled, oppressive future society.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The Hunger Games is famous for its depiction of a ___ divided into districts.
💡 An oppressive, terrible future society.
Show answer
dystopian future
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Are we heading toward a ___ where AI controls every aspect of our lives?
💡 The opposite of a utopian future.
Show answer
dystopian future