absurdity
noun
ab·sur·di·ty
əb-ˈsər-də-tē 
-ˈzər-
-ˈzər-
plural absurdities
1
: the quality or state of being absurd : absurdness
They laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
2
: something that is absurd
the absurdities of life
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Examples of absurdity in a Sentence
to say men can't cook as well as women is of course an absurdity
the absurdity of expecting a 98-year-old woman to adequately supervise four six-year-olds
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On the floor above a woman sweeps the floor, an act of absurdity that doubles as bravery, the whole scene a desperate attempt at normalcy in a world that has become anything but.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Accentuating the absurdity of the gold rush, one of the screenwriters of Mezrich’s project, Lauren Schuker Blum, was competing with her husband, the producer Jason Blum, who was racing to get HBO’s project developed.
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline Boasting more than seven million fans across social media, Darcy & Jer are known for their relatable takes on relationships, mental health and the absurdity of everyday life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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The best Yankee swap gifts have little do with practicality and everything to do with absurdity.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Accentuating the absurdity of the gold rush, one of the screenwriters of Mezrich’s project, Lauren Schuker Blum, was competing with her husband, the producer Jason Blum, who was racing to get HBO’s project developed.
—Simon Van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Watch on Deadline Boasting more than seven million fans across social media, Darcy & Jer are known for their relatable takes on relationships, mental health and the absurdity of everyday life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Toilet Golf Courtesy of brand 11/32 Toilet Golf $16
Amazon
The best Yankee swap gifts have little do with practicality and everything to do with absurdity.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Absurdity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdity. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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