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Absurdity (Noun)

A ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The comedian's stand-up routine was full of absurdity, making the audience laugh with his ridiculous impressions and jokes.
The plot of the movie was so full of absurdity that it was hard to take seriously, with characters making illogical decisions and coincidences that defied explanation.
The artist's use of bright colors and mismatched patterns added to the absurdity of the sculpture, making it a thought-provoking commentary on modern society.
The absurdity of the situation was not lost on the passengers, who couldn't help but laugh at the sight of the airline pilot trying to fix the broken plane with duct tape.
The play's absurdity was intentional, using satire and irony to critique the societal norms and expectations of the time.

A message whose content is at variance with reason.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The politician's claim that the economy is doing well despite the rising unemployment rate is an absurdity that many people are having trouble swallowing.
Her statement that she saw aliens in her backyard is an absurdity that none of her friends believe.
The fact that a university degree now costs as much as a house is an absurdity of the modern world.
Many consider it an absurdity that some countries still have monarchies with absolute power.
The idea that a small group of individuals control the majority of the world's wealth is an absurdity that fuels widespread discontent.