absurdity
/əbˈsɜːdəti/ · /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6945 in the learning path
荒谬；荒唐
Definitions
n. the quality of being unreasonable, ridiculous, or illogical
荒谬；荒唐
n. an action, situation, or statement that makes no sense
荒唐事；荒谬言论
Example
We laughed at the absurdity of wearing coats indoors.
我们对在室内穿大衣这件荒唐事笑了起来。
Critics highlighted the absurdity of building more roads while claiming to reduce dependence on private cars.
批评者指出，一边修建更多道路，一边声称要减少对私家车的依赖，这很荒谬。
Collocations
- the absurdity of
- sheer absurdity
- expose an absurdity
Word family
- absurd (adj.)
- absurdly (adv.)
Synonyms
- ridiculousness
Antonyms
- reasonableness
Usage tip
表示荒谬性质时不可数；指具体荒唐事时可数。
FAQ
- What does absurdity mean?
- the quality of being unreasonable, ridiculous, or illogical an action, situation, or statement that makes no sense
- How is absurdity pronounced?
- UK /əbˈsɜːdəti/, US /əbˈsɜːrdəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
