1. absurd, the absurd

a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

Example Sentences:
'The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth'

Synonyms

• the absurd

2. absurd

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

Example Sentences:
'the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant'

Similar Words

• illogical
• unlogical

3. absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous

incongruous;inviting ridicule

Example Sentences:
'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'

Synonyms

• cockeyed
• derisory
• idiotic
• laughable
• ludicrous
• nonsensical
• preposterous
• ridiculous