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View usage for: absurdity in American English (æbˈsɜrdəti; æbˈzɜrdəti; əbˈzɜrdəti; əbˈzɜrdəti) noun1. the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense 2. Word forms: plural abˈsurdities an absurd idea or thing Examples of 'absurdity' in a sentenceabsurdity He had not expected an absurdity like views detrimental to the Allied cause, Mr Dermott?It was there in all its absurdity: a pale, muttering tide creeping towards them.Anthony had no wish to be caught up in the absurdity of a Freddie Barnett brawl.Catching Nefret's wandering eye, his lips curled in acknowledgment of the absurdity of his presence: the prodigal son, the black sheep. Quotationsabsurdity: a statement of belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinionAmbrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary Synonyms of 'absurdity'ridiculousness, joke, nonsense, malarkey More Synonyms of absurdity I get angry at the absurdity of a situation. Synonyms ridiculousness malarkey silliness idiocy incongruity meaninglessness daftness (informal) senselessness illogicality ludicrousness unreasonableness preposterousness farcicality craziness (informal) bêtise (rare) farcicalness illogicalness Quotationabsurdity: a statement of belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion [Ambrose Bierce – The Devil's Dictionary]Additional synonymsSynonyms foolishness, nonsense, madness, folly, stupidity, absurdity, silliness, idiocy, craziness, tomfoolery, malarkey, inanity, foolhardiness, senselessness, fatuity, dottiness (slang, British), witlessness, brainlessness, scattiness (British, informal), asininity, fatuousness Definition a ludicrous situation The election was a farce, as only 22% of voters cast their ballots. Synonyms mockery, joke, nonsense, parody, shambles, sham, absurdity, malarkey, travesty, ridiculousness Definition the quality of being foolish a reminder of the follies of war Synonyms foolishness, bêtise (rare), nonsense, madness, stupidity, absurdity, indiscretion, recklessness, silliness, idiocy, irrationality, imprudence, rashness, fatuity, preposterousness, daftness (informal), desipience - abstruse
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