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