preposterous Definition
completely contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
Using preposterous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preposterous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It's preposterous to suggest that the earth is flat.
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The idea that he could win the race without any training is preposterous.
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The notion that aliens built the pyramids is preposterous.
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The proposal to build a skyscraper in this small town is preposterous.
preposterous Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with preposterous
preposterous proposition
an idea or suggestion that is completely unreasonable or absurd
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The notion that we can solve the problem by doing nothing is a preposterous proposition.
a statement that is completely false or lacking in evidence
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The company's preposterous claim that their product can cure cancer was quickly debunked by medical experts.
a scenario that is completely absurd or ridiculous
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The preposterous situation of having a cat and a dog share a tiny apartment led to constant fights and chaos.
Origins of preposterous
from Latin 'praeposterus', meaning 'inverted, perverted, absurd'
Summary: preposterous in Brief
'Preposterous' [pri-poster-uhs] means completely contrary to reason or common sense, often used to describe absurd or ridiculous ideas or situations. Examples include 'The proposal to build a skyscraper in this small town is preposterous.' and 'The idea that he could win the race without any training is preposterous.' Synonyms include 'outrageous' and 'ludicrous,' while antonyms include 'reasonable' and 'sensible.'
