Definitions
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
Word origin
First attested in 1557. From Middle French absurde, from Latin absurdus (“incongruous, dissonant, out of tune”), from ab (“away from, out”) + surdus (“silent, deaf, dull-sounding”). Compare surd.
Used in a sentence
“This proffer is absurd and reasonless.”
“'Tis phrase absurd to call a villain great”
““Perhaps it is because I have been excommunicated. It's absurd, but I feel like the Jackdaw of Rheims.” ¶ She winced and bowed her head. Each time that he spoke flippantly of the Church he caused her pain.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Against reason”6 letters
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