the absurd

noun

1

: a state or condition of extreme silliness or foolishness : an absurd or ridiculous state

Her ideas once seemed reasonable, but now they verge on the absurd.

2

: things that are absurd

a filmmaker who is fascinated with the absurd

Examples of the absurd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Landau and Simon were trying to make sense of a very real demand: smart, informed, modern couples wanted custom engagement rings without the absurd markup, gatekeeping, or outdated diamond industry antics. —Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2025

Pivotal injuries to Hollywood Brown and Rice absolutely were part of that, as was the absurd left tackle issue. —Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025

This season will be one for the record books, from singers and dancers to acts that defy description, AGT 2025 promises a fresh mix of the amazing and the absurd. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025

Rhymes for the absurd

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• averred
• bluebird
• byword