absurdist
/əbˈsɜrdɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that human existence is meaningless and that the universe is irrational, often expressed through art or literature.
- As an absurdist, she found humor in the chaos of everyday life.
- Samuel Beckett is considered one of the most famous absurdists in modern theater.
- The writer's novels reflect his identity as an absurdist, questioning the purpose of human actions.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the belief that life is meaningless and irrational, often expressed in a humorous or illogical way.
- His absurdist humor made people laugh even when they didn't understand the joke.
- The movie's absurdist ending left the audience questioning everything they had seen.
- The play had an absurdist style, with characters talking in circles and no clear plot.