Absurd Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Absurd

Meaning 1 : a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

    Example : The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth

    Synonyms : the absurd
Meaning 2 : so unreasonable as to invite derision

    Example : the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework

    Synonyms : cockeyed,  derisory,  idiotic,  laughable,  ludicrous,  nonsensical,  preposterous,  ridiculous
Meaning 3 : inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

    Example : the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant