laughable

• Beschreibt etwas, das so absurd oder lächerlich ist, dass es Lachen hervorruft; oft auch abwertend für etwas, das nicht ernst genommen werden kann.

Describes something that is so absurd or ridiculous that it provokes laughter.

1. Ridiculous or absurdB2formal

   So unreasonable or out of place as to invite mockery or scorn.

   Lächerlich

   • The proposal was so poorly thought out it was laughable.
   • His excuse for being late was utterly laughable.
   • The idea that he could finish the marathon in an hour is laughable.

   Synonymeabsurdcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousnonsensicalpreposterousridiculoussilly

   Antonymecrediblelogicalplausiblerationalreasonablesensibleserious

2. Causing laughterB1informal

   Arousing or provoking laughter; funny or amusing.

   Lächerlich

   • The comedian's performance was laughable from start to finish.
   • The puppy's clumsy attempts to catch the ball were laughable.
   • She told a laughable story about her trip to the zoo.

   Synonymeamusingcomiccomicaldrollentertainingfunnyhilarioushumorousjocularwitty

   Antonymegraveserioussolemnunfunny