The notion was absurd on the face of it.

I put that down with diffidence because it looks absurd on paper, but that's what kept me awake.

Her thesis is absurd on its face, but consider what might happen if parents believe this stuff!

The university's rationale of seeking to prevent discrimination was absurd on its face.

"We think that argument is absurd on its face."

I feel that this whole thing is absurd on both sides.

The chains were absurd on her, but meant more as symbol than restraint.

"Let me be blunt: this seems absurd on the face of it," I said.

That notion would have been absurd a few days ago on Wendy.

Dance looks absurd on film, I think, like little puppets moving around.