widersinnig
Translation
absurd, nonsensical, illogical, counter-intuitive
Examples
Sein Argument war völlig widersinnig.
His argument was completely nonsensical.
Es ist widersinnig, das jetzt zu tun.
It is absurd to do that now.
Grammar Patterns
to be absurd Sein Plan ist widersinnig.
an absurd plan Das ist ein widersinniger Plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absurd, unsinnig (nonsensical), irrational. Antonyms: sinnvoll (sensible), logisch (logical).
Etymology
From 'wider' (against) + 'Sinn' (sense, meaning) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). Literally 'against sense'.
Memory Tips
Picture something going 'against' (wider) all 'sense' (Sinn). Like wearing a winter coat on a hot summer day.