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absurd

Adjective B1 – Intermediate

So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.

"It felt absurd to apologize for something that wasn't even her fault."

"Absurd" is often used for emphasis in everyday speech, even for situations that are merely inconvenient rather than truly illogical.

Synonyms

ridiculous ludicrous