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Absurd

Adjective / ʌˈbsɜ:d / Another word for absurd — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false.

Synonyms & similar words

cockeyed idiotic ludicrous laughable ridiculous nonsensical preposterous derisory ridiculous preposterous nonsensical illogical irrational senseless foolish stupid idiotic unreasonable laughable ludicrous far-fetched fantastic incredible implausible unbelievable outrageous untenable unfounded

Synonyms by register

Formal

preposterous ridiculous ludicrous unreasonable

Informal

silly crazy nuts bonkers ridic

Literary

grotesque fantastical capricious

Antonyms

rational sensible logical reasonable sound coherent plausible

Common collocations

  • utterly absurd
  • completely absurd
  • absurd notion
  • absurd idea
  • absurd behavior
  • absurdity of life
  • absurdly funny

Word family

noun absurdity
adverb absurdly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that is illogical or unreasonable to the point of being laughable. Be mindful of context, as it can sometimes imply a dark or tragic humor.

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Example sentences

  1. It's absurd to think that pigs can fly.
  2. The idea of a square circle is absurd.
  3. It's absurd to wear a winter jacket in the summer.
  4. The notion that the earth is flat is absurd.
  5. It's absurd to believe that chocolate is a vegetable.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with the absurdity of life is to laugh at it.
  • Absurdity is what I like most in life.
  • The more absurd life is, the more God is needed to make sense of it.

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