Absurd

Absurd is a term used to describe something that is wildly unreasonable, illogical, or contrary to common sense. It is often used to express strong disagreement or to highlight the ridiculousness of a situation, idea, or event.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as a descriptor used by prominent figures like Bill Ackman to criticize market conditions and by others to label political demands and unconventional business ideas as nonsensical.

Latest on Absurd

• Bill Ackman Calls His New Fund’s Slumping Stock Price ‘Frankly Absurd’
• ‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’
• Data Centers In Space: An Absurd Fantasy Dumber Than Running Hundreds Of Tests On A Drop Of Blood
• When You Run Out Of Law, Reach For ‘Absurd’ — See Also
• Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban
• EU carbon tariff sows havoc in China as steel firms grapple with ‘absurd’ rules

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