absurdity

noun

Meaning

The quality of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate to the point of being ridiculous.

Examples

The sheer absurdity of the situation left everyone in the room speechless.
He laughed at the absurdity of the suggestion that he should wear a tuxedo to the beach.

Synonyms: silliness, nonsense, ridiculousness, irrationality, preposterousness

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absurdity

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɜːrdəti/

Definition

The quality of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate to the point of being ridiculous.

Examples

The sheer absurdity of the situation left everyone in the room speechless.
He laughed at the absurdity of the suggestion that he should wear a tuxedo to the beach.
The play highlights the absurdity of modern life through its chaotic and nonsensical plot.

Synonyms of absurdity

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Antonyms of absurdity

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