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    preposterous
    /prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəs/

    adjective

    • 1. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: "a preposterous suggestion"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Preposterous means very silly or stupid, or completely unreasonable and ridiculous. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, related words, and translations.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › preposterousPREPOSTEROUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Preposterous means completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this adjective with examples from various sources.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREPOSTEROUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. formal us / prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs / uk / prɪˈpɒs.t ə r.əs / Add to word list. very silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion. Synonyms. absurd. cockeyed. idiotic. laughable. ludicrous. nonsensical. ridiculous. Related word. absurdity. absurdly. adolescent. against your better judgment idiom. dopey. dopily. dorky.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Preposterous means contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related words of preposterous from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Preposterous means extremely unreasonable and foolish. It comes from Latin praeposterus, meaning reversed or inverted. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences with preposterous.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of preposterous. adjective. incongruous;inviting ridicule. “a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history” synonyms: absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous. foolish. devoid of good sense or judgment. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Preposterous."

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › preposterousPreposterous - definition of preposterous by The Free Dictionary

    Preposterous means contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of preposterous, as well as related words and idioms, in this comprehensive online dictionary.