What does travesty mean?

n. A situation or action that is so bad it seems ridiculous, especially when it's not what it's supposed to be.

travesty

🇺🇸 /ˈtrævəsti/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtrævəsti/

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noun

A situation or action that is so bad it seems ridiculous, especially when it's not what it's supposed to be.

Calling that play a 'masterpiece' is a travesty; it was barely understandable.

A situation or action that is so bad it seems ridiculous, especially when it's not what it's supposed to be.