farcical

Example Sentences

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His adaptation maintains a knockabout, almost farcical pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It capped a farcical night for a friendly that started an hour late due to a disagreement over which colors each team should wear.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

England's Ashes tour teetered on another crisis as they were bowled out for 110 by Australia on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Given the farcical nature of the 1930 World Cup, the tournament probably should have ended right there.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

They dug trenches, secured supply lines and were sent out on night exercises that were farcical for the infantrymen because the purpose was never explained and there was a shortage of weapons.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan