ABSURD Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

absurd

adjective

əb-ˈsərd

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as in bizarre

conceived or made without regard for reason or reality absurd claims of having been abducted by UFO's

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as in silly

showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment an absurd rule that bicycles are not allowed in the park

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as in ridiculous

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter it's absurd to expect to make a killing in the stock market overnight

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Recent Examples of absurd The facts are almost absurd in retrospect. —

Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 The Bells are best known for wringing absurd speed out of racing drones. —

Omar Kardoudi april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026 But this- the idea that the administration and our armed forces are not meeting their objectives, or that there wasn’t a plan, is absurd. —

NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026 This series is inspired by the shocking and absurd true story of the suburban dentist who built a drug empire behind the façade of the American dream. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for absurd

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Esther said that Kim was upset about McCormick's bizarre behavior.

— Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Sharks allowed second-period goals to Marco Rossi — on a bizarre play –– and Jake DeBrusk on a Canucks power play as the two teams entered the third period tied 2-2.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026