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preposterous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈpɑstərəs/ · UK /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous means: So unreasonable or silly that it is hard to take seriously or believe.

adjective

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So unreasonable or silly that it is hard to take seriously or believe.

  • That idea is preposterous.
  • She dismissed his preposterous excuse.
  • Isn't it preposterous to expect one person to finish all this today?

How to use it: it is preposterous to do something (It is preposterous to charge that much for a sandwich.); it is preposterous that… (It is preposterous that nobody checked the figures.)

Similar words: ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous

Opposites: reasonable, sensible

Common phrases: preposterous idea, preposterous claim, utterly preposterous

Questions about preposterous

What does preposterous mean?

So unreasonable or silly that it is hard to take seriously or believe.

What is preposterous in other languages?

Türkçe: saçma · Español: absurdo · Français: absurde · Deutsch: absurd · Italiano: assurdo · 日本語: ばかげた

How do you pronounce preposterous?

In American English /prɪˈpɑstərəs/; in British English /prɪˈpɒstərəs/.

How do you use preposterous in a sentence?

That idea is preposterous. She dismissed his preposterous excuse.

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