nnoun.statea situation in which life seems irrational and meaninglessSynset:the absurd
Examples:- The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--Albert Camus
Hypernyms:situation state of affairs
Inherited Hypernyms:absurdsituationstateattributeabstractionentity
adj satadj.allinconsistent with reason or logic or common senseExamples:- the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant - Walter Lippman
Antonyms:logical
Derivationally Related Form:absurdnessabsurdity
Inherited Hypernyms:absurd
Similar to:illogical unlogical
adj satadj.allso unreasonable as to invite derisionSynset: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
Antonyms:wise
Derivationally Related Form:absurdnessabsurdityridiculousnessderide
Inherited Hypernyms:absurd
Similar to:foolish