Definitions

ridiculousness

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs-nis] / rɪˈdɪk jə ləs nɪs /

NOUN

humor

Synonyms

STRONG

bee bent bias caprice character comedy comicality conceit disposition drollery fancy funniness humorousness individualism individuality jocoseness jocosity jocularity makeup mind nature notion personality propensity quirk spirits strain temper tone vagary vein whim wit wittiness

WEAK

comicalness drollness farcicality frame of mind ludicrousness zaniness

Antonyms

STRONG

disinclination dislike hate seriousness

Example Sentences

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I don’t know why I endured that unpleasantness for so long, or why the ridiculousness of it dawned on me that day in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They manage to walk a very fine line between sincere thanks and making fun of the ridiculousness of the situation.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

A story of friendship and creativity and ridiculousness, all around a wonderful thing that grew bigger over the years, Reiner’s happy reading throws this tragedy into sharper relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

This is such ridiculousness, and it never seems to end.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

The door slams shut behind him, and finally Janae and I have a quiet moment to laugh at all the ridiculousness that is our home, our family, our lives.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

ridiculousness

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