Synonyms of for the birds

for the birds

phrase

as in silly

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter

She thought the long philosophical discussions of her friends were for the birds.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silly
• absurd
• ridiculous
• pathetic
• stupid
• foolish
• crazy
• comical
• insane
• fantastic
• ludicrous
• unreasonable
• incredible
• risible
• laughable
• preposterous
• farcical
• irrational
• derisive
• unwise
• cuckoo
• imbecile
• dumb
• jerky
• unreal
• mad
• derisory
• idiotic
• daffy
• inane
• cockeyed
• cockamamy
• nutty
• loony
• daft
• inconceivable
• wacky
• moronic
• unbelievable
• balmy
• witless
• brainless
• kooky
• dotty
• nonsensical
• senseless
• screwball
• unrealistic
• fatuous
• simpleminded
• half-baked
• asinine
• harebrained
• weak-minded
• half-witted
• far-fetched
• illogical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• earnest
• solemn
• reasonable
• realistic
• credible
• rational
• logical
• sensible
• conceivable
• believable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of for the birds

Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026