Absurdities Meaning in English
word · lemma: absurdity
Definition
Things that are extremely unreasonable, silly, or impossible to believe.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or literary contexts, often to criticize something as illogical or ridiculous. Usually plural when talking about several silly or nonsensical things. Common collocation: 'the absurdities of life'. Not the same as 'mistakes'—it emphasizes something that makes no sense.
Example Sentences
The story was full of absurdities that made no sense.
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She laughed at the absurdities in the movie.
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Children often notice the absurdities of adult life.
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Sometimes, you just have to laugh at the absurdities this world throws your way.
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His explanation was so full of absurdities that nobody believed him.
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If you list all the absurdities in bureaucracy, you'd never finish.
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