Definition Synonyms
Definition of absurd - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
incongruousridiculously inappropriate or unsuitable
- Wearing a clown suit to a funeral is absurd..
2.
illogicalcontrary to reason or common sense
- His explanation was completely absurd.
3.
philosophicalTECH. related to the philosophy of absurdismTECH.
- The play explores absurd themes.
Noun
philosophyTECH. the conflict between seeking meaning and finding noneTECH.
- The absurd is central to existentialist philosophy.
Expressions with absurd
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situation or event that seems illogical or meaningless
The meeting turned into a theatre of the absurd.
expresses strong belief that something is silly or unreasonable
"How absurd," she said when she heard the ridiculous rumor.
Origin of absurd
Latin, absurdus (out of tune)
Terms with absurd included in their meaning
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unwise or absurd
showing poor judgment or being ridiculous or laughable
absurdity
foolish or absurd behavior
absurdity
something completely absurd or ridiculous
figurative
come very close to being absurd or completely unreasonable
chaotic situation
anything absurd or convoluted
ludicrous folly
ridiculous or absurd mistake
humor
shows amusement at an absurd situation
emotion
express disbelief or ridicule about something absurd
emotion
shows disbelief at something ridiculous or absurd
everyday reaction
said when something seems too strange or absurd to be real
absurd comedy
comedy using bizarre or illogical situations
absurd
absurdly large or unreasonable
performance
act that is clearly false or absurd, often to deceive
humor
provoking laughter because it is absurd or ridiculous
absurdity
in an absurd or ridiculous manner
nonsense
idea that is considered absurd or nonsensical
ridiculously absurd
so foolish or unreasonable as to be amusing
absurdity
cause something to seem absurd or meaningless
language
words that are foolish or absurd
absurd foolish
extremely absurd, foolish, or against common sense
absurd claim
completely false or absurd idea or statement
internet slang
used to show a statement is absurd or false
impossible task
attempt something impossible or absurd
absurdity
the situation is ridiculous or absurd
Examples of absurd in a sentence
The idea of a flying car seemed absurd at the time. The idea of flying pigs is absurd. It's absurd to think the earth is flat. His absurd ideas challenged conventional thinking. The philosopher discussed the absurd nature of existence. The absurd in his paintings challenges viewers.
In literature, the absurd often highlights human folly.
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- French:absurde, irrationalité, ...
- German:absurd, Absurde, ...
- Italian:assurdo, illogico, ...
- Spanish:absurdo, irracionalidad, ...
- Portuguese:absurdo, ...
- Chinese:可笑的, 荒诞, ...
- Japanese:不釣り合いな, 不条理, ...
- Arabic:عَبَثِيّ, العبث, ...
- Hebrew:מְגוּחָךְ, הָאַבְּסוּרְד, ...
- Russian:абсурдный, абсурд, ...
- Ukrainian:абсурдний, абсурд, ...
- Hindi:बेतुका, अबसर्ड, ...
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