absurd (s)
cockeyed (s)
derisory (s)
idiotic (s)
laughable (s)
ludicrous (s)
nonsensical (s)
preposterous (s)
ridiculous (s)

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type s
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def incongruous
def inviting ridicule
examples the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
that's a cockeyed idea
ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
a contribution so small as to be laughable
it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
Outgoing links
Similar to foolish
Derivationally related form ridiculous → ridiculousness
Derivationally related form derisory → deride
Derivationally related form absurd → absurdity
Derivationally related form absurd → absurdness
Incoming links
Similar to foolish
Derivationally related form absurdity → absurd
Derivationally related form ridiculousness → ridiculous
Derivationally related form absurdness → absurd
Derivationally related form deride → derisory

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