Adjective : a ludicrous lack of efficiency. From Dictionary.com.
But that only explains the boneheaded ludicrousness. From Wordnik.com. [Robert J. Elisberg: The MPAA Gets an X-Rating] Reference
So while we laugh at the ludicrousness of this all. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 26, 2002] Reference
Classy, and with the typical ludicrousness of the left. From Wordnik.com. [Of Course We’re Blamed « Tai-Chi Policy] Reference
And I agree about the ludicrousness of such a suggestion. From Wordnik.com. [A Modest Proposal | Her Bad Mother] Reference
On the surface, there's a certain ludicrousness to all this. From Wordnik.com. [The Paper Chasers] Reference
Just a couple thoughts on this hodge-podge of ludicrousness. From Wordnik.com. [Bush: Vietnam taught us we must stay in Iraq forever] Reference
Does no one else see the ludicrousness of this double standard?. From Wordnik.com. [Censored Essentials?] Reference
Do I really need to point out the ludicrousness of such a statement. From Wordnik.com. [Sam Worthington Books Another One: Adaptation of The Last Days of American Crime | /Film] Reference
Suddenly, B'Elanna was overwhelmed by the ludicrousness of their situation. From Wordnik.com. [Day of Honor]
KAMBER: Now the ludicrousness of this is that Judge Moore is defying the law. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 26, 2003] Reference
The two actors laughed aloud, tickled by the ludicrousness of the comparison. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican Movie Mission] Reference
It's a good gag -- one that nails the ludicrousness of any cult of personality. From Wordnik.com. [A Bubbly Mix of Zaniness and Doom] Reference
The ludicrousness of it struck Conan, and he felt mirth rising despite himself. From Wordnik.com. [Conan The Magnificent]
Robert Fisk, Independent UK, captures the current Pakistanstory in all its ludicrousness. From Wordnik.com. [FISK ON BHUTTO ASSASSINATION] Reference
I don't need a remake that's the same as the original in tone and look and ludicrousness. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Scott Continues to Frustrate With WARRIORS Talk – Collider.com] Reference
The ludicrousness of the old rigidities is highlighted especially in the case of Bill Gates. From Wordnik.com. [Sunil Chacko: Bill Gates Speaks in Tokyo on Vaccine Development, Building the Global Computer Industry, and Innovative Philanthropy] Reference
Robert Fisk, Independent UK, captures the current Pakistan story in all its ludicrousness. '. From Wordnik.com. [FISK ON BHUTTO ASSASSINATION] Reference
The CSPI needed a way to shape the message in a way that fully communicated this ludicrousness. From Wordnik.com. [CSPI treachery/idiocy | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
It's just a matter of choosing whether you find that ludicrousness funny, or you find it tragic. From Wordnik.com. [How To Write Funny: Author Rachel Shukert Enlightens Us] Reference
At what point does the ludicrousness of these attacks become a negative to those perpetrating them?. From Wordnik.com. [Time Poll: Obama The Stronger Dem Against McCain] Reference
The grandiosity and ludicrousness here are so apparent that Clinton's claim hardly merits scrutiny. From Wordnik.com. [Mayhill Fowler: A Closer Look at Clinton's Foreign Policy Experience] Reference
Camilla laughed then at the ludicrousness of Meghan's tracing her while she was busy in her own search. From Wordnik.com. [Call Of The Heart]
I just felt a desperate measure was required to just highlight the tragedy and ludicrousness of his confinement. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 24, 2007] Reference
There is a kind of detachment where I'm looking it from above and commenting on the ludicrousness of both sides. From Wordnik.com. [Dan Lybarger: The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi Opens Up On Sanity, Specials, And Stewart] Reference
"He is true blue on this side," said Thomas, laughing heartily, as the ludicrousness of Harry's uniform dawned upon him. From Wordnik.com. [Southern Stories Retold from St. Nicholas] Reference
I guess you can't get past your desperate, obsessive love of Hillary to recognize the ludicrousness and unfairness of it. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Hillary: DNC Should Seat The Michigan And Florida Delegates] Reference
The ludicrousness, absurdity, and extraordinary contrast between what the fellow fancied, and the reality, was truly comick. From Wordnik.com. [Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides] Reference
Obama should point out the ludicrousness of taking on further military commitments abroad, when the U.S. economy is imploding. From Wordnik.com. [Jacob Heilbrunn: McCain's Foreign Policy Is As Bankrupt As Wall Street] Reference
If you can stomach the ludicrousness, then you may as well celebrate it — at which point “Color of Night” becomes high camp. From Wordnik.com. [Eric’s Top 10 Worst Twist Endings » Scene-Stealers] Reference
Yet despite the ludicrousness and unproven nature of these charges, Hillary's ambitions have been pointed to even by her Dem rivals. From Wordnik.com. [Forget Hillary. When Did Obama First Want To Become President?] Reference
The match itself lasted less than an hour and was more evidence of the ludicrousness that is the All England Club's seeding committee. From Wordnik.com. [Wimbledon: Maria Sharapova hits her stride and hints at grand reprise] Reference
Then, as the ludicrousness of the situation came over her, she burst into fit after fit of laughter until the tears rolled down her cheeks. From Wordnik.com. [When Dreams Come True] Reference
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