laughable 1

adjectivedomain: all adj

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

so unreasonable as to invite derision

Examples

1.that's a cockeyed idea
2.the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
3.it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
4.ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
5.a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
6.her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
7.a contribution so small as to be laughable