absurd
/æbˈzɝd//əbˈsɜːd//æbˈsɝd/
noun
- 1
An absurdity.
- 2
(often preceded by the) The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.
adjective
- 1
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
- 2
Inharmonious; dissonant.
- 3
Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
- 4
Dealing with absurdism.
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