ETYM Latin absurdus harsh-sounding; ab + (prob) a derivative from a root svar to sound; not connected with surd: cf. French absurde. Related to Syringe.
1. Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; SYN. incongruous, unreasonable.
2. So devoid of wisdom or good sense as to be laughable; SYN. derisory, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous.
ETYM Latin asininus, from asinus ass. Related to Ass.
Complacently or inanely foolish; SYN. fatuous, inane, mindless, vacuous.
Of or pertaining to asses; stupid.
Pertaining to the ass; stupid fatuous.
Devoid of good sense or judgment.
ETYM Latin ridiculosus, ridiculus, from ridere to laigh. Related to Risible.
1. Fitted to excite ridicule; absurd and laughable; unworthy of serious consideration.
2. Involving or expressing ridicule.
ETYM Latin stupidus, from stupere to be stupefied: cf. French stupide.
Lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity.