ridiculous answer

[rɪˈdɪkjələs ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: ridiculous answers
resposta ridícula
1. A response or reply that is absurd, laughable, or extremely unreasonable; an answer that deserves mockery or scorn
When asked how he would solve the economic crisis, his ridiculous answer was to print more money.
Quando perguntado como resolveria a crise econômica, sua resposta ridícula foi imprimir mais dinheiro.
2. An illogical or irrational response that fails to address the question properly
The student gave a ridiculous answer to the math problem, claiming 2+2 equals 5.
O aluno deu uma resposta ridícula ao problema de matemática, alegando que 2+2 é igual a 5.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, calling something a 'ridiculous answer' is a direct form of criticism often used in casual conversation, education, and media. In Brazil, humor and exaggeration are culturally valued, so ridiculous answers might be met with laughter and banter rather than harsh judgment. In the US, such answers might trigger more formal correction in professional settings.
NYC Slang
That's a wack answer / That's a crazy answer (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
absurd answerpreposterous answerludicrous responsenonsensical answerlaughable reply
Antonyms / Antônimos
reasonable answersensible responselogical answerrational replysound response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta ridícula
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta ridicha / resposta ridícula
Carioca accent may soften the 'c' sound
São Paulo
resposta ridícula
Standard pronunciation and usage
Portugal
resposta ridícula
Used identically; may also say 'resposta absurda' more frequently

Related Words

ridiculeabsurditymockeryirrationalpreposterouslaughable

Related Idioms & Phrases

talking nonsense
not making sense
missing the point
barking up the wrong tree
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