laughable

adjective
UK: /ˈlɑːfəbl/
US: /ˈlæfəbl/

  1. So silly or bad that it seems funny.

    1. His attempt to fix the car was laughable.
    2. The team's performance was so bad it became a laughable matter among the fans.

  2. Ridiculous and not deserving serious attention.

    1. Their excuses for being late were laughable.
    2. The idea that he could win the election is frankly laughable to anyone who knows him.

Synonyms

absurd farcical ludicrous preposterous ridiculous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laughable" in English means: So silly or bad that it seems funny., Ridiculous and not deserving serious attention..

The phonetic transcription of "laughable" is /ˈlɑːfəbl/ in British English and /ˈlæfəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laughable": absurd, farcical, ludicrous, preposterous, ridiculous.

Example usage of "laughable": "His attempt to fix the car was laughable.". More examples on the page.