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absurd
[ uhb-surd, -zurd ]
adjective
- utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false:
an absurd explanation.
Synonyms: nonsensical, ludicrous, silly, irrational
noun
- the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.
absurd
/ əbˈsɜːd /
adjective
- at variance with reason; manifestly false
- ludicrous; ridiculous
noun
- the absurdsometimes capital philosophy the conception of the world, esp in Existentialist thought, as neither designed nor predictable but irrational and meaningless
Derived Forms
- abˈsurdity, noun
- abˈsurdly, adverb
Other Words From
- ab·surd·ly adverb
- ab·surd·ness noun
- su·per·ab·surd adjective
- su·per·ab·surd·ly adverb
- su·per·ab·surd·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of absurd1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Whatever the reason, and however absurd their beliefs may seem, American evangelicals are deadly serious.
And, as any good public defender would, Wolf says the allegations are absurd.
It is not merely morally absurd to suggest that facts do not matter; as a person of color, it is insulting and degrading.
A lot of folks this week have responded to the absurd question, “What does Valerie Jarrett really do?”
That suggestion turns absurd when you consider the long list of corrupt Democrat politicians Lynch has sent to prison.
Tressan fell suddenly to groaning and wringing his hands a pathetic figure had it been less absurd.
The charges in general are quite reasonable, though I have paid one or two absurd bills.
I believe I murmured something suitable, but it was absurd to pretend to be overjoyed at the news.
Judge: If I hear any more absurd comparisons, I will give you twelve months.
Absurd as that taffeta dress was for a child of her age, it seemed to her an armor against all disaster.
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