Definitions for absurd

absurd ab·surd

Spelling: [ab-surd, -zurd]
IPA: /æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/

Absurd is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in absurd (abdrsu).

Definitions for absurd

noun

  1. the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.

adjective

  1. utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false:

Origin of absurd

First recorded in 1550-60, absurd is from the Latin word absurdus out of tune, uncouth, ridiculous. See ab-, surd

Examples for absurd

Thinking back, he felt that it was all absurd and dreamlike.

A lot of folks this week have responded to the absurd question, “What does Valerie Jarrett really do?”

The other idea was absurd—too wild for serious consideration.

She had almost thought that was the name of the feeling, only it had seemed so absurd.

This is absurd, and an insight to how the GOP is likely to win big on Tuesday.

Whatever, the certification is absurd and should be changed immediately.

"It's too absurd to think about," Gilder repeated, impatiently.

Or—just as inconceivable and absurd—sentencing entire generations of North Korean families to labor camps.

She did not like the things at all, for no one could be certain what absurd thing he might not do.

And, as any good public defender would, Wolf says the allegations are absurd.

Word Value for absurd
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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