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kafkaesque

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(kafk-aesq-ue) 3 syllables

Definition

having a nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical quality

Example Sentence

A kafkaesque situation in the story makes the characters feel trapped in a confusing and unfair world.

More Example Sentences

The long lines and endless paperwork at the DMV felt kafkaesque to him, as if he was stuck in a strange dream.

Synonyms

absurd, unreasonable

Antonyms

clear, straightforward

Syllables count: 3