Sentences

pyrrhicist in a sentence

n.

Definition

A pyrrhicist is someone who believes that certain victories, despite their apparent success, come at such a significant cost that they are not worth achieving.

Sample Sentences

  1. The pyrrhicist argued that the victories in the stock market were ultimately not worth the stress they caused.
  2. In a debate about the ethics of war, the pyrrhicist emphasized the heavy toll of even the most successful campaigns.
  3. Many historians label certain military leaders as pyrrhicists for their tendency to celebrate hollow victories.
  4. The pyrrhicist's perspective often highlights the long-term consequences over immediate gains.
  5. Her analysis of the project’s outcomes revealed a pyrrhicist approach, where success came at a great cost to team morale.

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