Synonyms for
Absurd
Definition
utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false.
Synonyms & similar words
theabsurd
ludicrous
ridiculous
laughable
idiotic
preposterous
derisory
cockeyed
nonsensical
ridiculous
preposterous
nonsensical
illogical
irrational
senseless
foolish
stupid
idiotic
unreasonable
laughable
ludicrous
far-fetched
fantastic
incredible
implausible
unbelievable
outrageous
untenable
unfounded
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- utterly absurd
- completely absurd
- absurd notion
- absurd idea
- absurd behavior
- absurdity of life
- absurdly funny
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- It's absurd to think that pigs can fly.
- The idea of a square circle is absurd.
- It's absurd to wear a winter jacket in the summer.
- The notion that the earth is flat is absurd.
- 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.