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ridiculous Synonyms

Another word for ridiculous

Choosing another word for ridiculous depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd or preposterous.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal because the estimated timeline was completely absurd."

Strongest
absurd
preposterous
ludicrous
laughable
Strong
nonsensical
farcical
foolish
silly
inane
risible

• adjective (Context 2)

So extreme, excessive, or unreasonable as to cause astonishment or outrage.

Usage Example

"Charging twenty dollars for a plain bottle of water at the airport is outrageous."

Strongest
outrageous
Strong
exorbitant
extravagant
excessive
unreasonable
outlandish
unbelievable

Opposites of ridiculous

The opposite of ridiculous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sensible
reasonable
fair
moderate
logical
rational
modest
practical
See all opposites of ridiculous

• Nearby Words

ridgy
ridicule
ridiculer
ridiculous
ridiculously
ridiculousness
riding

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ridiculous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ridiculous
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