absurdity
noun
ab·sur·di·ty
əb-ˈsər-də-tē 
-ˈzər-
-ˈzər-
plural absurdities
1
: the quality or state of being absurd : absurdness
They laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
2
: something that is absurd
the absurdities of life
Examples of absurdity in a Sentence
to say men can't cook as well as women is of course an absurdity
the absurdity of expecting a 98-year-old woman to adequately supervise four six-year-olds
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This movie thrives in absurdity and extravagance.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
His brand of humor is designed to create a bond with his audience by telling stories about — and lampooning — the absurdities of everyday life, not by hitting them over the head, figuratively or literally.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
The absurdity of that claim speaks for itself.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
His brand of humor is designed to create a bond with his audience by telling stories about — and lampooning — the absurdities of everyday life, not by hitting them over the head, figuratively or literally.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
The absurdity of that claim speaks for itself.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for absurdity
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“Absurdity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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