faustian

• Qui se rapporte à la légende de Faust ou y ressemble, notamment en ce qui concerne un pacte avec le diable ou une quête de savoir, de pouvoir ou de plaisir au prix de l'intégrité spirituelle ou morale.

Relating to or resembling the legend of Faust, especially in involving a deal with the devil or a pursuit of knowledge, power, or pleasure at the cost of spiritual or moral integrity.

1. Relating to FaustC2formal

   Pertaining to or resembling Faust, especially in the relentless pursuit of knowledge, power, or material gain, often at the cost of spiritual or moral values.

   Faustien

   • The scientist's Faustian bargain with the corporation compromised his ethics.
   • Her Faustian ambition drove her to sacrifice her personal relationships for career success.
   • The novel explores the Faustian theme of trading one's soul for worldly achievements.