absurdist

adjective

ab·​surd·​ist əb-ˈsər-dist How to pronounce absurdist (audio)
-ˈzər-
: of, relating to, or characterized by the absurd or by absurdism : absurd
absurdist literature
an absurdist sense of humor
absurdist noun

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Skarsgard channels that fury in his portrayal, which is imbued with a dangerous charisma and laced with absurdist humor. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025 The Rock Garden is an absurdist reflection on the ennui of growing up in a middle-class California home. Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025 Baumbach’s remarkably faithful take on Don DeLillo’s absurdist 1985 novel is a half-thrilling, half-discordant attempt to harmonize two distinct voices. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025 And some come from Seth, as his animation takes turns into the absurdist, from parodies of old video games to a commercial for a city made of toilets. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for absurdist

Word History

Etymology

absurd entry 1 + -ist entry 1 (probably after French absurdiste)

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of absurdist was in 1946

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“Absurdist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdist. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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