absurd

This is the 2892nd most frequent Dutch word.


absurd

Unreasonable or illogical; ridiculous.


Used to describe something unreasonable or inconceivable.

Het is absurd dat de trein altijd te laat komt.

It is absurd that the train is always late.


Used to describe someone's behavior as unreasonable or illogical.

Zijn houding tegenover de situatie was echt absurd.

His attitude towards the situation was truly absurd.


Used in a descriptive manner to emphasize an extreme or exaggerated quality.

De absurd hoge prijs van het kunstwerk verraste iedereen.

The absurdly high price of the artwork surprised everyone.