Faustian

adjective

Faust·ian ˈfau̇-stē-ən

ˈfȯ-

: of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting Faust

especially : made or done for present gain without regard for future cost or consequences

a Faustian bargain

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What felt like a Cinderella story at the start is exposed as a Faustian bargain with a sable coat thrown in. —

Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 Written by Gabe Sherman, The Apprentice charts a young Donald Trump’s (Stan) ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 Written by Gabe Sherman, The Apprentice charts a young Donald Trump’s (Stan) ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn (Strong). —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024 The story, published by Wilde in 1890, follows a man who makes a Faustian bargain to sell his soul for youth and beauty. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Faustian