widersinnig
Translation
absurd, nonsensical, illogical, counterintuitive
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 His plan is widersinnig.
an absurd plan That is a 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 means 'against sense'.
Memory Tips
Think of an idea that goes 'against' (wider) common 'sense' (Sinn).