absurd 2

adjectivedomain: all adj

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

so unreasonable as to invite derision

Examples

1.it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
2.that's a cockeyed idea
3.ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
4.her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
5.the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
6.a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
7.a contribution so small as to be laughable