Crazy, astonishing, and barmy are all synonyms for absurd. Reasonable and sensible are antonyms of absurd. And here are 35 another word for absurd.
The adjective "absurd" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 4 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 2 synonyms with 8 letters, 9 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 6 synonyms with 11 letters, and 3 synonyms with 12 letters, for a total of 33 synonyms for absurd.
"His excuse was completely absurd."
"That idea sounds utterly absurd."
"It’s absurd to think otherwise."
"She laughed at the absurd situation."
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute | Relative, flexible | Complete, total |
| Survey | Ignore, overlook | Look at, look over |
| Surreal | Realistic, ordinary | Unreal, bizarre |
| Measure | Fall short, fall short of | Take the measurements of, calculate |
| Surge | Decline, recession | Gush, rush |
| Treasure | Worthlessness, junk | Riches, valuables |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |
| Abstract | Actual, concrete | Theoretical, conceptual |
| Ensure | Neglect, ignore | Make sure, make certain |
| Absolutely | Conditionally, relatively | Completely, totally |
| Surround | Isolate, remove | Neighbouring, nearby |
| Surrounding | Isolated, distant | Encircling, encompassing |
| Unsure | Confident, assertive, decided, happy, convinced | Unconfident, not confident |
| Pressure | Relief, ease | Coercion, force |
| Sure | Uncertain, doubtful | Certain, positive |
| Burden | Relief, benefit | Load, cargo |
| With pleasure | Displeasure, sorrow, pain | Gladly, willingly |
| Pleasure | Pain, misery | Happiness, delight |
| Surprise | Unsurprising, predictable | Shock, bolt from/out of the blue |
| Insurance | Endangerment, harm | Indemnity, indemnification |