absurdity

The word “absurdity” has 4 syllables: ab-sur-di-ty.

It's pronounced as /əbˈsɜrdəti/.

What is synonym and antonym for absurdity?

In the thesaurus, “absurdity” has 10 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absurdity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for absurdity

craziness
farce
folly
foolishness
idiocy
insanity
madness
silliness
simplicity
stupidity

Antonyms for absurdity

discretion
intelligence
prudence
rationality
reasonableness
sagacity
sanity
sapience
sensibleness
seriousness
soundness
validity
wisdom

Meanings of absurdity

noun
1. That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction.
2. The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment.
3. Dissonance.

Example Sentences

The comedian pointed out the absurdity of everyday life in his stand-up routine, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The decision to cut down the ancient tree in the park was met with widespread outrage at the sheer absurdity of such an action.
Despite his best efforts, he couldn't help but laugh at the sheer absurdity of the situation he found himself in.
The teacher used the story to illustrate the absurdity of prejudice and discrimination, sparking a meaningful discussion in the classroom.
The detective couldn't shake off the feeling of absurdity as he uncovered the bizarre series of events leading to the crime.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absurdity, such as: craziness, discretion, farce, folly, foolishness, idiocy, insanity.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.