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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

    adjective. formal uk / prɪˈpɒs.t ə r.əs / us / prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.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. preposterously. absurdity. absurdly. adolescent. against your better judgment idiom. dopey

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

    The meaning of PREPOSTEROUS is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd. How to use preposterous in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › preposterousPREPOSTEROUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Preposterous definition: completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless. See examples of PREPOSTEROUS used in a sentence.

  5. 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.

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

    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."

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

    If you describe something as preposterous, you mean that it is extremely unreasonable and foolish.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPREPOSTEROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PREPOSTEROUS definition: extremely stupid: . Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpreposterous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    preposterous. adjective. /prɪˈpɒstərəs/ /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/ (formal) completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you synonym outrageous. These claims are absolutely preposterous! It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault! The whole idea sounds quite preposterous! Want to learn more?

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › preposterouspreposterous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · preposterous (comparative more preposterous, superlative most preposterous) Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

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

    Define preposterous. preposterous synonyms, preposterous pronunciation, preposterous translation, English dictionary definition of preposterous. adj. Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.