absurd
1 of 2adjective/æb.ˈsɜrd/
Forms:more absurd,most absurd
1
so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter
C1- It's absurd to think that the Earth is flat in this day and age.
- The notion that cats can fly is utterly absurd.
- His explanation for being late was so absurd that no one believed him.
- The comedian's jokes were so absurd that they had the audience in stitches.
- The idea of a pineapple pizza might sound absurd to some, but it's actually quite popular.
2
having an illogical or unreasonable nature
- Trying to find meaning in a completely chaotic and absurd universe can be challenging.
- An absurd existence devoid of purpose or direction can feel empty.
- The idea of an absurd universe, where nothing has meaning, challenged his beliefs.
- The philosophy suggested that life is inherently absurd and without purpose.
- He felt like he was living an absurd existence, caught in a cycle of pointless tasks.
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