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ridiculous

/ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/

Meanings
adjective
Deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

Examples :

"His idea for a school project, a rocket-powered desk, was completely ridiculous. "
attitude character quality

Related Words

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deserving verb

/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

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powered verb

/ˈpaʊərd/ /paʊər d/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."

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astonishing verb

/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/

To surprise greatly.

"The magician's disappearing act astonished the children. "

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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strength noun

/stɹɛŋkθ/

The quality or degree of being strong.

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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foolish adjective

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

"My brother's decision to quit his job without another lined up was foolish. "

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absurd noun

/æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /æbˈsɝd/

An absurdity.

"Thinking that I could finish all my homework in five minutes was an absurd. "

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unbelievable adjective

/ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/

Not to be believed.

"The amount of homework assigned for the weekend was unbelievable. "

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ridicule noun

/ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/

Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

"The student's poor performance on the test became the subject of ridicule from his classmates. "

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gravity noun

/ˈɡɹævɪti/

The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness.

"The gravity of the situation made everyone in the classroom quiet. "

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classic noun

/ˈklæ.sɪk/

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

"The teacher's lesson plan was a classic example of how to teach fractions effectively. "