Absurd

noun

a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

Synonyms

the absurd

Examples

adjective

inconsistent 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

adjective

so unreasonable as to invite derision

Synonyms

cockeyed derisory idiotic laughable ludicrous nonsensical preposterous ridiculous

Examples

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

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