ABSURD

/æbˈzɝd/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 11

Scrabble letter values: A1B3S1U1R1D2 = 9

Definition

  1. noun a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless. — synonyms: the_absurd
  2. adjective inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense.
  3. adjective so unreasonable as to invite derision. — synonyms: cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous

Examples

  • “The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth--Albert Camus”
  • “the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant- Walter Lippman”
  • “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”

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