He tells the other guests that he is quite happy to be thought amusing but he is wary of appearing ridiculous.

To serve both would have appeared ridiculous, but the Cardinal was most anxious to have the credit of both.

Though at first appearing eccentric and ridiculous he becomes gradually more sinister, since he will clearly let nothing stand in the way of his project.

Any other man so dressed and so affected would have appeared ridiculous, but for those eyes.

She must have appeared ridiculous to him.

With his notions of dignity, he would probably feel that the arguments, which to Elizabeth had appeared weak and ridiculous, contained much good sense and solid reasoning.

Ludlam declared: "Anyone who defies the narrow limits of fashion and deliberately goes against the current trends runs the risk of appearing ridiculous.

Three, as for appearing ridiculous in that red nightie, you must be blind; you look hot, babe, and that's a fact.

He had been the challenger-by not being able to get close he was appearing ridiculous.

Otherwise, they risk appearing maudlin or just plain ridiculous.