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absurd noun
Meaning : A situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless.
Example :
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth.
Synonyms : the absurd
absurd adjective
Meaning : Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense.
Example :
The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant.
Meaning : So unreasonable as to invite derision.
Example :
The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework.
That's a cockeyed idea.
Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer.
A contribution so small as to be laughable.
It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion.
A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history.
Her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous.
Synonyms : cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous
