absurd

(noun) a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless. Synonyms: the absurd. Example: "The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"--albert camus."

(adj) inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense. Example: "The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant"- walter lippman."

(adj) incongruous;inviting ridicule. Synonyms: cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous. Examples: "The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework." "That's a cockeyed idea." "Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer." "A contribution so small as to be laughable." "It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion." "A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history." "Her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous."