Chekhovian

Chekhovian
/che koh"vee euhn, -kaw"fee-, -kof"ee-; chek"aw fee euhn, -of ee-/, adj.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Anton Chekhov or his writings, esp. as they are evocative of a mood of introspection and frustration.
[1920-25; CHEKHOV + -IAN]

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