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

Words with a similar meaning to absurdity:

• silliness
• nonsense
• ridiculousness
• irrationality
• preposterousness

Antonyms of absurdity

Words with the opposite meaning to absurdity:

• logic
• reasonableness

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