ABSURD Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

absurd

adjective

əb-ˈsərd

Definition of absurd next

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 Yes, Netflix's Regency-era romance drama (Season 4 Part 1 now streaming) has returned for a new year of lustful glances, hopelessly star-crossed lovers and absolutely absurd balls for a fourth go-round, this time with a story all about the second Bridgerton son, Benedict (Luke Thompson). —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 The anniversary of the criminal police murder of Tortuguita Manuel Téran is January 18th, and Atlanta land defenders are still facing absurd domestic terrorism charges. —

Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026 The comedian Megan Stalter, who posts absurd character skits to an audience in the high hundreds of thousands across Instagram and TikTok, tried sharing a different kind of video on Saturday night. —

Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026 If Tottenham are to unite across the board and pull away from a relegation fight that feels absurd to entertain but could become ever more daunting, ensuring communication is coherent with fan sentiment is important. —

Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for absurd

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His work is marked by unusual, even bizarre, material choices that encrust spatial compositions reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative open space plans.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Some unnamed Chicago bartender in the early 1880s had the improbable idea of taking a Whiskey Sour and adding a little red wine to the top, inventing in a bizarre flash of insightone of the great warm weather whiskey drinks of our time.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026