Absurd

/æbˈzɝd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters

Definition of Absurd

noun

An absurdity.
(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

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.
Inharmonious; dissonant.
Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
Dealing with absurdism.

Anagrams of Absurd

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "absurd":

5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "absurd" and rearranging:

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Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

foolishincongruousinconsistentirrationalludicrouspreposterousridiculous

Rhyming Words

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