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    absurd
    /əbˈsəːd/

    adjective

    • 1. wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate: "the allegations are patently absurd"

    noun

    • 1. an absurd state of affairs: "the incidents that followed bordered on the absurd"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABSURD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABSURD definition: 1. stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way: 2. things that happen that are stupid or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › absurdAbsurd Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous. an absurd argument. : extremely silly or ridiculous. absurd humor. 2. : having no rational or orderly relationship to human life : meaningless. an absurd universe. also : lacking order or value. an absurd existence. 3. : dealing with the absurd (see absurd entry 2) or with absurdism.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › absurdAbsurd - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › absurdABSURD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Absurd definition: utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. See examples of ABSURD used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabsurd adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of absurd adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABSURD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way: What an absurd thing to say! Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come. It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other. Do I look absurd in this hat? Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. stupid Some people are too stupid to realize what's bad for them.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABSURD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › absurd_adjabsurd, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    absurd, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. Revised 2011. absurd adjective & noun. Meaning & use. Adjective. Expand. 1. Of a thing: against or without reason or propriety… 2. † Music. Inharmonious, jarring, out of tune. Cf. absurdity… 3. Causing amusement or derision; ridiculous, silly. 4.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › absurdAbsurd Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Absurd definition: Of, relating to, or manifesting the view that there is no order or meaning in human life or in the universe.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › absurdabsurd - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    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.