Absurdity
The quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
nounAbsurdity
The quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
nounImagine This
Imagine a serious city council meeting where a proposal to build a giant trampoline park on the moon is debated; the argument spirals into absurdity as everyone points to obviously impossible details.
Sounds Like
əb-SUR-duh-tee
Looks Like
absurd + ity
Remember This
Absurdity often expresses strong disbelief at illogical ideas. It comes from the word absurd and is commonly used with phrases like 'the sheer absurdity' or 'an absurdity of a proposal.'
Other Forms
Connect With
ridiculousness, nonsense, preposterousness, irrationality, illogic
Note
Remember: absurdity is a noun. The related adjective is absurd; the adverb is absurdly. Use in formal writing to critique ideas, not people. Avoid confusing with similar-sounding words like 'absent' or 'absorb.'