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UK//aɪ fiːl rɪˈdɪkjʊləs//US//aɪ fil rɪˈdɪkjələs//

Meaning of I feel ridiculous

Feeling silly or foolish, often in a self-conscious way.

In simple words: I think I look silly or foolish.

I feel ridiculous in a sentence

  • When I slipped on the ice, I felt ridiculous.
  • I always feel ridiculous when I try to dance.
  • Wearing that oversized hat made me feel ridiculous.
  • During the meeting, I felt ridiculous for not knowing the answer.
  • He thought he would feel ridiculous telling a joke, but everyone laughed.

How to use I feel ridiculous

Use this phrase to express embarrassment or to downplay a situation. It's casual and might not be suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine a person wearing a clown costume unexpectedly and saying, 'I feel ridiculous!'

Related words

Collocations with I feel ridiculous

  • feel ridiculous about something
  • make someone feel ridiculous
  • laugh at feeling ridiculous

Synonyms for I feel ridiculous

Common mistakes with I feel ridiculous

  • Using it in a serious or formal conversation.
  • Confusing it with 'I feel silly'; they can have slightly different tones.
  • Not using it to imply a sense of self-awareness.

Compare I feel ridiculous with Silly, Foolish, Absurd

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Frequently asked questions about I feel ridiculous

What does I feel ridiculous mean?

I think I look silly or foolish.

What is the definition of I feel ridiculous?

Feeling silly or foolish, often in a self-conscious way.

How do you use I feel ridiculous in a sentence?

When I slipped on the ice, I felt ridiculous.

Can you give another example of I feel ridiculous?

I always feel ridiculous when I try to dance.

What are synonyms for I feel ridiculous?

Common alternatives include silly, foolish, absurd, laughable, comical.

What words go with I feel ridiculous?

It commonly pairs with feel ridiculous about something, make someone feel ridiculous, laugh at feeling ridiculous.

What are common mistakes when using I feel ridiculous?

Using it in a serious or formal conversation. Confusing it with 'I feel silly'; they can have slightly different tones. Not using it to imply a sense of self-awareness.

How do you pronounce I feel ridiculous?

US: //aɪ fil rɪˈdɪkjələs//, UK: //aɪ fiːl rɪˈdɪkjʊləs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I feel ridiculous formal or informal?

"I feel ridiculous" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I feel ridiculous?

Use this phrase to express embarrassment or to downplay a situation. It's casual and might not be suitable for formal contexts.