Laughable and Witless

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Laughable adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.

Usage example: it was simply laughable to see this middle-aged, hopelessly square candidate trying to appear young and hip

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Witless and laughable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Laughable".

Nearby Words: laugh, laughing, laughed, laughably

Witless adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a witless decision to relocate to the other side of the country without even the prospect of a job

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Laughable and witless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Laughable" instead an adjective "Witless".

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