Absurd
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Utterly contrary to reason or common sense, often to a ridiculous degree.
“It seemed absurd to drive three hours just to attend a ten-minute meeting.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əbˈzɜːd/
Syllables
ab·surd
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Synonyms
ridiculouspreposterous
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