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adjective
1.
utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
noun
2.
the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.
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Related forms
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
Synonyms
1. irrational, silly, ludicrous, nonsensical. Absurd, ridiculous, preposterous all mean inconsistent with reason or common sense. Absurd means utterly opposed to truth or reason: an absurd claim. Ridiculous implies that something is fit only to be laughed at, perhaps contemptuously: a ridiculous suggestion. Preposterous implies an extreme of foolishness: a preposterous proposal.
1. irrational, silly, ludicrous, nonsensical. Absurd, ridiculous, preposterous all mean inconsistent with reason or common sense. Absurd means utterly opposed to truth or reason: an absurd claim. Ridiculous implies that something is fit only to be laughed at, perhaps contemptuously: a ridiculous suggestion. Preposterous implies an extreme of foolishness: a preposterous proposal.
Antonyms
1. logical, sensible.
1. logical, sensible.
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Example Sentences
- Its mating dance is so absurd that I could hardly keep from laughing.
- And it does seem, looking back, naïve and absurd.
- The narrative itself cultivates an appreciation for the absurd.
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Word Origin & History
absurd
1550s, from Fr. absurde, from L. absurdus "out of tune, foolish" (see absurdity).
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