Absurd: alternatives and connections

Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise.

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Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise.

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Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound reasoning; as,…

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Ignorant or negligent of the rules of logic or correct reasoning; as, an illogical disputant; contrary of the rules of logic or sound reasoning; as,…

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Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.

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The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment.

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The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment.

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Absurdity.

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Absurdity.

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Derisive; mocking.

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Alt. of Idiotical

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Fitted to excite laughter; as, a laughable story; a laughable scene.

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Adapted to excite laughter, without scorn or contempt; sportive.

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Without sense; unmeaning; absurb; foolish; irrational; preposterous.

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Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order.

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Fitted to excite ridicule; absurd and laughable; unworthy of serious consideration; as, a ridiculous dress or behavior.

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