ridiculousness

American  

[ri-dik-yuh-luhs-nis] / rɪˈdɪk jə ləs nɪs /

Rarely ridiculosity

noun

1. the quality of being worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd, laughable, or preposterous character.

   When it comes to travel expenses I have to document every little item, to the point of ridiculousness.

   The humor gets its appeal from the ridiculousness and unlikeliness of the situation.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperridiculousness
  noun
• unridiculousness
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of ridiculousness

First recorded in 1570–80; ridiculous ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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ridiculousness

It’s a proven formula that leans into the ridiculousness of mundane situations but earns its audience every holiday season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

I don’t know why I endured that unpleasantness for so long, or why the ridiculousness of it dawned on me that day in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

“I think the ridiculousness of this and the tabloids that you are quoting and referencing are insane,” Noem said.

From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2026

This is such ridiculousness, and it never seems to end.

From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025

Coach Whit was stuck, struck by Krystal's ridiculousness.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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