absurdity

ab·sur·di·ty

noun \əb-ˈsər-də-tē, -ˈzər-\

plural ab·sur·di·ties

Definition of ABSURDITY

1

: the quality or state of being absurd : absurdness

2

: something that is absurd

Examples of ABSURDITY

1. <to say men can't cook as well as women is of course an absurdity>
2. <the absurdity of expecting a 98-year-old woman to adequately supervise four six-year-olds>

First Known Use of ABSURDITY

1528

Related to ABSURDITY

Synonyms: folly, asininity, bêtise, fatuity, foolery, foppery, idiocy, imbecility, inanity, insanity, lunacy, stupidity

Antonyms: prudence, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sanity, sapience, sensibleness, soundness, wisdom

Related Words: absurdness, craziness, foolishness, inaneness, madness, senselessness, witlessness; buffoonery, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), tomfoolery; drivel, humbug, nonsense, twaddle; blunder, bungle, flub, goof, howler

Near Antonyms: discretion, forethought, prudence, sagacity, wisdom; brainstorm, inspiration

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