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ridiculousness

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs-nis] / rɪˈdɪk yə 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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The exaggerated ridiculousness of “Heldenleben” is its glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

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

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

Nick is aware of the world’s ridiculousness, and he’s tortured about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

I feel like I'm supposed to make some comment to underscore the ridiculousness of it all, but honestly?

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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