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preposterous
/ ɪˈɒəə /
adjective
- contrary to nature, reason, or sense; absurd; ridiculous
Derived Forms
- ˈDzٱdzܲ, adverb
- ˈDzٱdzܲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Dzt·dzܲ· adverb
- ·Dzt·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲp·Dzt·dzܲ adjective
- un·Dzt·dzܲ· adverb
- un·Dzt·dzܲ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of preposterous1
Word History and Origins
Origin of preposterous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Min’s lack of ego would be unusual if he was merely upper-middle class, but as the sole heir of a lineage that makes headline news, it’s preposterous.
But it's preposterous to pretend that Trump has any sincere objection to it, especially as he and his allies routinely use the antisemitic "great replacement" conspiracy theory to stoke white nationalist fervor.
Kennedy's claim that his team of non-scientists and quacks will discover the "cause" of autism in a few short months is preposterous on its face.
“The easy thing would have been to make him a stoner or a preposterous nerd or a hippie-like figure,” says Brooker, speaking over Zoom.
Indeed, Trump has long been advised to “flood the zone” with so many off-the-cuff and preposterous ideas and promises that the opposition can barely adjust to establishment news formats to counter them.
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