absurdism

noun

ab·surd·ism əb-ˈsər-ˌdi-zəm

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: a philosophy based on the belief that the universe is irrational and meaningless and that the search for order brings the individual into conflict with the universe compare existentialism

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Toph’s telling of his Hollywood story is heavy on absurdism and abasement — a millennial Barton Fink. —

Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 The line’s nihilism is emblematic of the Cure’s early albums, which often confront the specter of death with absurdism and existential angst. —

Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 Clowning is a way of pushing back against that and bringing silliness and absurdism into live comedy. —

Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 How to explain the absurdism and the despair of his writing, which stands as one of the crowning achievements of Turkish literature? —

Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absurdism