absurdism

noun
UK: /əbˈsɜːdɪzəm/
US: /əbˈsɜːrdɪzəm/

  1. The belief that life is meaningless and humans seek purpose in a purposeless world, often explored in art and literature.

    1. Absurdism helps us understand life's lack of inherent meaning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play's exploration of absurdism resonated with the audience's feelings of alienation in a complex world. [ ] [ ]

  2. A philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes the conflict between humanity's search for inherent meaning and the apparent meaninglessness of the universe.

    1. He found solace in absurdism, embracing the chaos instead. [ ] [ ]
    2. Existential literature frequently engages with absurdism, portraying the inherent conflict of human existence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nihilism existentialism irrationalism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "absurdism" in English means: The belief that life is meaningless and humans seek purpose in a purposeless world, often explored in art and literature., A philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes the conflict between humanity's search for inherent meaning and the apparent meaninglessness of the universe..

The phonetic transcription of "absurdism" is /əbˈsɜːdɪzəm/ in British English and /əbˈsɜːrdɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "absurdism": nihilism, existentialism, irrationalism.

Example usage of "absurdism": "Absurdism helps us understand life's lack of inherent meaning.". More examples on the page.