absurd

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stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way:

What an absurd thing to say!

Don't be so absurd! Of course I want you to come.

It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other.

Do I look absurd in this hat?

things that happen that are stupid or unreasonable:

The whole situation borders on the absurd.

She has a keen sense of the absurd.

ridiculous or completely unreasonable:

[ + to infinitive ] It is absurd for the council to cut taxes without proposing another way to raise money.