risible
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It’s clear that George has married above himself, but his shortcomings come off as risible rather than oppressive, and it’s hard not to feel protective of him as he’s being pummeled to a pulp.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s not as though other companies following the investor-mollifying A.I. trends aren’t making their own risible mistakes or faking their most impressive demos.
From Slate • May 30, 2024
The union boss described the pay offer made from the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train companies, as "risible".
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023
Among his more risible claims is that 29 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were lay ministers.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2023
The songs have great comic effect on the stage; particularly those by some of the male characters: and the mistakes which arise from the impositions of Spado are highly risible.
From The Castle of Andalusia A Comic Opera, in Three Acts by O'Keeffe, John
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