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- Dictionaryab·surd/əbˈsərd/
adjective
- 1. wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate: "the allegations are patently absurd"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word absurd, which can be an adjective or a noun. Absurd means unreasonable, ridiculous, or meaningless, often in relation to human life or existence.
Absurd means stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way. It can also describe things that happen that are stupid or unreasonable. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of absurd in English.
Something absurd is really silly, absolutely ridiculous, or total nonsense. Thinking you can wear flip flops and a bikini to the North Pole is an absurd idea, for example. If you run into someone dressed in an absurd outfit or watch a movie full of absurd jokes, you'll probably have a good laugh.
Absurd means utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of absurd in philosophy and literature.
Absurd means stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way. It can also describe things that happen that are stupid or unreasonable. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms.
Absurd means extremely silly or not logical and sensible. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.
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.
