absurd

/æbˈzɝd/adjective

Completely senseless or laughably unreasonable.

Example sentences

“It would be absurd to wear a winter coat on such a hot day.”
“Charging twenty dollars for a cup of coffee seems absurd to me.”

Stronger than "silly". Saying "that's absurd" flatly rejects an idea as making no sense at all, so it can sound dismissive.

Synonyms for absurd

ridiculous
ludicrous
preposterous
nonsensical

Antonyms

sensible
reasonable
logical

Related words

abrasiveHarsh and unpleasant in the way one treats or speaks to others.abhorTo feel intense hatred or disgust toward something.acheTo feel a steady, dull pain, or to be the cause of such pain.adverseWorking against you; harmful or unfavorable to your interests or well-being.aftermathThe period or effects that follow a serious or unpleasant event.aggravateTo make a bad situation, offense, or condition even worse or more serious.