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absurd > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1absurdInconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
2absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculousIncongruous;inviting ridicule
NOUN1absurd, the absurdA situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
absurd > pronunciation
Soundsahbser'd
RhymesAbelard, acquired, admired, and 275 more rhymes in erd...
absurd > adjective 1
MeaningInconsistent with reason or logic or common sense.
Examples"the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant"- Walter Lippman
Similar toillogical, unlogical
Nounsabsurdity, absurdness
Adverbsabsurdly
absurd > adjective 2
MeaningIncongruous;inviting ridicule.
Examples"the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"
Synonymscockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous
Similar tofoolish
Nounsabsurdness; absurdity
absurd > noun, state
MeaningA situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless.
Examples"The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--Albert Camus
Synonymsthe absurd
Broadersituation, state of affairs

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