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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

    The meaning of ABSURD is ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous : extremely silly or ridiculous. How to use absurd in a sentence. Surd and Absurd

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

    If you say that something is absurd, you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense. It is absurd to be blame a young child for their parent's behaviour.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › absurdAbsurd - definition of absurd by The Free Dictionary

    1. utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. n. 2. the absurd, the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.

  8. 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.

  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.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.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › absurdAbsurd Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    ABSURD meaning: 1 : extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable completely ridiculous; 2 : a state or condition of extreme silliness or foolishness an absurd or ridiculous state.