FAUSTIAN

Faustian

(adjective) pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values; “a Faustian pact with the Devil”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

Faustian (comparative more Faustian, superlative most Faustian)

Of or pertaining to Faust, especially in the sense of being willing to abandon one's principles or values in order to pursue knowledge, wealth or other benefits.

Source: Wiktionary



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