CEFR C1

laughable

Translation

ばかげた / 笑ってしまうほどひどい / 滑稽な

Meaning

Laughable means so silly, weak, false, or badly done that it deserves laughter or ridicule. It is usually negative, not warm praise for something funny. Do not confuse it with laudable, which means deserving praise.

Examples

  • その説明はあまりに矛盾していて、ばかげて聞こえました。
    The explanation sounded laughable because it contradicted the facts.
  • その会社の安全対策は笑ってしまうほど不十分でした。
    The company's safety measures were laughable.