preposterous

[pri-pos-ter-uhs]

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!

  • Example

    It's preposterous to suggest that the earth is flat.

  • Example

    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

Antonyms for preposterous

Phrases with preposterous

  • preposterous proposition

    an idea or suggestion that is completely unreasonable or absurd

    Example

    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

    Example

    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

    Example

    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'

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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.'

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