Synonyms for

Absurdity

Verb / ʌˈbsɜ:dʌti: / Another word for absurdity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Absurdity means something that is ridiculous or makes no sense.

Synonyms & similar words

fatuity silliness ridiculousness absurdness fatuousness ridiculousness nonsense foolishness silliness irrationality absurdness inanity stupidity unreasonableness senselessness preposterousness folly madness insanity craziness lunacy idiocy imbecility fatuousness tomfoolery

Synonyms by register

Formal

farcicality ridiculousness preposterousness incongruity

Informal

silliness craziness lunacy wackiness nutty

Literary

travesty mockery buffoonery

Antonyms

logic reason sense rationality soundness propriety appropriateness

Common collocations

  • utter absurdity
  • sheer absurdity
  • level of absurdity
  • sense of absurdity
  • height of absurdity
  • dealing with absurdity
  • highlight the absurdity

Word family

noun absurdity
adjective absurd

Usage note

Absurdity refers to something that is illogical, unreasonable, or ridiculous. It often implies a lack of sense or a deviation from what is expected or normal.

Example sentences

  1. The absurdity of the situation made everyone laugh.
  2. It's an absurdity to believe that the moon is made of cheese.
  3. The idea that cats can fly is an absurdity.
  4. The absurdity of the proposal made everyone shake their heads.
  5. The absurdity of the argument was obvious to everyone.

Quotes

  • The universe is an absurdity beyond our comprehension, and the only thing that makes it bearable is love.
  • The absurdity of life is the only true reality.
  • The only way to deal with the absurdity of life is to laugh at it.

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