laughable
Deserving of mockery
Laughable describes something so absurd or inadequate that it invites ridicule rather than serious consideration.
A laughable excuse or laughable attempt fails to meet basic standards: The security measures were laughable—anyone could walk right in.
The word carries contempt; what's laughable isn't genuinely funny, just pathetically insufficient.
Completely contrary to reason
- ludicrousAbsurdly unreasonable or inappropriate
- ridiculousInviting scorn through absurdity
- nonsensicalWithout coherent meaning
- farcicalAbsurdly comical or mockable
outlandish · bizarre · incongruous · illogical · irrational · cockamamie · asinine · inane
Provoking laughter or suspicion
humorous · entertaining · whimsical · silly · mirthful · jocular · playful · lighthearted
Arousing scornful pity
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
- woefulExtremely sad or pitiful
deplorable · wretched · miserable · inadequate · feeble · paltry · meager · measly
preposterous
Completely contrary to reason
- ludicrousAbsurdly unreasonable or inappropriate
- ridiculousInviting scorn through absurdity
- nonsensicalWithout coherent meaning
farcical · outlandish · bizarre · incongruous · illogical · irrational · cockamamie · asinine · inane · senseless
funny
Provoking laughter or suspicion
witty · humorous · entertaining · whimsical · silly · mirthful · jocular · playful · lighthearted · chuckle
pathetic
Arousing scornful pity
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
- lamentableDeserving strong disapproval
woeful · deplorable · wretched · miserable · inadequate · feeble · paltry · meager · measly · trifling
farce
Absurd, laughable situation
satire · caricature · buffoonery · clowning · jest · gag · punchline · sketch · lampoon · send-up
- funnyfunny, comical, hilarious, humorous, amusing
- Shakespeare phrasesto be or not to be, et tu Brute, all the world's a stage, out damned spot, friends Romans countrymen
laughableserious
Weighty and requiring attention
credible · plausible · believable · reasonable · convincing