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THE ABSURD Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase the absurd. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase the absurd. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for THE ABSURD

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farcical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

illogical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in correct logical relation

adjective satellite

• lacking orderly continuity

irrational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not consistent with or using reason

• real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers

noun

• a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number

laughable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• arousing or provoking laughter

ludicrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

maddening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely annoying or displeasing

nonsensical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having no intelligible meaning

outrageous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

preposterous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

ridiculous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring scornful pity

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

senseless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not marked by the use of reason

• unresponsive to stimulation

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment

silly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a word used for misbehaving children

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• lacking seriousness; given to frivolity

• inspiring scornful pity

• dazed from or as if from repeated blows

absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

Best Hypernyms For THE ABSURD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for the absurd, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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situation
Phrases (1)
state of affairs

Alternatives for FARCICAL

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